Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew

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.

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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:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. 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.
  3. Place beef, chopped vegetables, tomatoes, water and optional seasoning in a slow cooker.
  4. Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
  5. 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:

  • Serving Size (1/4 of recipe):
  • Calories 275
  • Total Fat 10g
  • Saturated Fat 4g
  • Cholesterol 71mg
  • Sodium 240mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 22g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Total Sugars 6g, includes 0g Added Sugars
  • Protein 25g

Source:

Adapted from: MyPlate Kitchens: Montana Extension Nutrition Education Program Website Recipes, Montana State University Extension Service. Author: Montana State University Extension Service.