Get ready for 15 easy slow cooker ground beef recipes that are totally out of the box! Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, these dishes offer savory flavors and easy preparation. From classic favorites like chili and meatloaf to creative options like beef stroganoff and taco soup, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let your slow cooker do the work while you savor every bite.
5 Reasons to Cook with Ground Beef
Cooking with ground beef can be a versatile and practical choice for many reasons. Here are five:
- Versatility: Ground beef is incredibly versatile and can be used in a wide variety of dishes, from soups and stews to tacos, burgers, casseroles, and pasta sauces. Its adaptability allows for countless flavor combinations and culinary creations.
- Affordability: Ground beef is often more affordable than other cuts of meat, making it a budget-friendly option for many households. It provides a cost-effective way to incorporate protein into meals without breaking the bank.
- Nutritional Value: Ground beef is a good source of essential nutrients such as protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins. While leaner cuts offer lower fat content, even regular ground beef can be part of a balanced diet when consumed in moderation and combined with plenty of vegetables and whole grains.
- Quick Cooking: Ground beef cooks relatively quickly compared to larger cuts of meat, making it ideal for busy weeknights or when you need to get dinner on the table fast. Its smaller size and surface area allow for faster and more even cooking.
- Family-Friendly: Many people, including children, tend to enjoy dishes made with ground beef, such as spaghetti with meat sauce, chili, tacos, and meatloaf. Cooking with ground beef can be a practical way to prepare meals that the whole family will love and enjoy together
1. Slow Cooker Beef Ramen
Beef up your ramen noodle packages by adding juicy ground beef, carrots, red peppers, and green onions. Simmer in your crock pot with a flavorful, sweet and savory sauce. This Slow cooker beef ramen recipe from Persnickety Plates is a Japanese-inspired dish that will satisfy even the hungriest teens!
2. Slow Cooker Ground Beef Casserole
Crock Pot Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole from Spicy Southern Kitchen is full of pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, sour cream, and 4 types of cheese. It’s pure comfort food and always a family favorite.
3. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Ground Beef Stroganoff from Together as a Family is an easy dinner recipe that comes together quickly. It’s made with ground beef, a gravy packet for lots of flavor, sour cream, and cream of mushroom soup. This recipe is the easy way to make the classic comfort food beef stroganoff.
4. Slow Cooker Ground Beef Goulash
This Crockpot Goulash from Chef Savvy is comfort food at it’s finest! Ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes and seasonings are slow cooked for hours. The elbow macaroni even gets cooked in the crockpot! This is one of the easiest slow cooker recipes ever!
5. Kitchen Sink Crock Pot Casserole
You know the expression, “Everything but the kitchen sink?” Well, that’s where this Ground Beef Casserole from Family Fresh Meals gets its name. It’s got pretty much everything you can think of in it: ground beef, onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery, rice, cheese, butter, steak sauce, onion powder, and tomato soup. And somehow, it all works together.
6. Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
This hearty and savory cabbage roll casserole from Recipes Worth Repeating combines the flavors of rich tomato sauce with cabbage, ground beef, and cheese. Without the hassle of making traditional cabbage rolls, this easy crock pot casserole version is perfect for any weeknight dinner
7. Slow Cooker Taco Pasta
Prep the ingredients for this Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta the night before and then start it cooking in your crock pot when you are ready. With just 10 minutes prep, this comforting pasta dish from Kristine’s Kitchen couldn’t be easier or faster to make! he flavor is spot on, and it’s just the kind of warm comfort food you want after a long day. Cheesy pasta with ground beef and your favorite taco flavors… I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!
8. Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are every child’s favorite comfort food and are a true classic! They are made with ground beef, tomato sauce, brown sugar, and seasoning. Reminisce your childhood right in your kitchen with this easy recipe from Sweet and Savoury Meals.
9. Slow Cooker Meatloaf
Meatloaf is sort of the all-purpose, go-to dinner recipe. It doesn’t call for any complicated or expensive ingredients. It’s easy. And pretty much everyone likes it. Here’s a Crock Pot Meatloaf recipe (from Family Fresh Meals) with instructions to cook the entire meal in the Crockpot – meatloaf, carrots, and potatoes, all at once. How’s that for easy?
10. Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs
These super-simple crock-pot Swedish Meatballs from Day By Day In Our World are a family and friend favorite. Ground beef in a creamy mushroom sauce – what could be more comforting than that? This one is a great winter dinner recipe to feed your family.
11. Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs
These Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs from the Diary of a Housewife are full of flavor and make the perfect appetizer or served them over rice for an easy dinner your family will love. With enchilada sauce, juicy beef, and melted cheese, this easy recipe is sure to be a crowd favourite!
12. Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole
Crockpot pizza casserole is a weeknight dinner your whole family will devour! In this recipe from All Things Mamma, tender pasta is combined with ground beef, pepperoni, a zesty tomato sauce, and plenty of cheese for a total crowd-pleaser.
13. Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin
If you’re looking for a hearty meal, this Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin from The Magical Slow Cooker is the perfect recipe to try. Packed with hearty Russet potatoes, ground beef, and simple flavors, your family will love this dinner choice.
14. Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew
Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew from Eating on a Dime is made with ground beef and other simple ingredients. This makes a delicious and budget friendly stew recipe.
15. Slow Cooker Beef Chili
Get ready for a little bowl of Chili heaven when you make this flavor packed Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe with Beans from The Frugal Girls.
Enjoy these simple and delicious ground beef recipes made in the slow cooker!
