Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew
This slow-cooker stew is such a comfort food. Just smelling it as it simmers away makes you feel good! You probably have all or most of the ingredients in your kitchen.
Photo provided by Alice Henneman
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, scrubbed with a clean vegetable brush, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, scrubbed with a clean vegetable brush, chopped
- 1 cup celery, scrubbed with a clean vegetable brush, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounce) tomatoes
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, basil or other herb (optional)
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring often to crumble, until cooked through and temperature reaches 160°F on a food thermometer. Drain fat.
- Place beef, chopped vegetables, tomatoes, water and optional seasoning in a slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes:
To lower sodium content, choose one of the many brands of tomatoes available in a —no salt added— version.
Nutrition Information:
Source:
Adapted from: MyPlate Kitchens: Montana Extension Nutrition Education Program Website Recipes, Montana State University Extension Service. Author: Montana State University Extension Service.
