My slow cooker has been my go to for cooking hamburger stew for 31 years, lol. Actually, my favorite slow cooker or crock pot is 31 years old!! It was given to me and my husband as a wedding gift. Amazingly that it still works!
This recipe is so easy and has only 6 simple ingredients that can be purchased at your local grocery store.
What is in hamburger stew? (scroll down for printable recipe card)
- ground meat – Any type of ground meat will work. For example, you can use ground beef, ground turkey, ground chicken, ground pork or even ground breakfast sausage would taste great!
- potatoes – Any type of potatoes will work. For example, Idaho potatoes, red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes and there are many more to choose from at your local grocery store.
- onion – Any type of onion will work. For example, you can add sweet onion, yellow onion, white onion, or red onion.
- vegetables – Any type of canned vegetables or frozen vegetables will work in this easy recipe. Your local supermarket as many canned and frozen vegetable options to choose from.
- tomato sauce
- diced tomatoes – Any type of diced tomatoes will work, for example Rotel or seasoned canned tomatoes are great options.
- water
- salt and black pepper – You can also add more types of seasonings if you would like to, for example add come garlic powder or taco seasonings or even a Ranch dressing packet to your stew.
- beans are optional. In this recipe I did not add any type of beans, but in the past I have added Ranch style beans to my stew and it is so delicious!
What kind of meat can I add to my hamburger stew?
- ground beef
- ground turkey
- ground venison
- ground chicken
- ground pork
- ground sausage
- stew meat
- sliced summer sausage
- shredded chicken
What can I season hamburger stew with?
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- taco seasonings or cumin, chili powder, or paprika
- Ranch dressing packet
How do I make hamburger stew? (scroll down for printable recipe card)
- Gather your ingredients and your slow cooker
- Add your ground meat to a large skillet and season meat with salt and black pepper
- Brown your ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat (drain any extra grease if necessary)
- Take a large knife and a cutting board. And, dice up onion and potatoes
- Add to your slow cooker: browned meat, potatoes, onion, frozen vegetables, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and water
- Cook: low for 7-8 hours until potatoes are tender OR on high for 5-6 hours until potatoes are tender
What sides go with hamburger stew?
- cornbread or cornbread muffins
- biscuits
- dinner rolls
- garlic bread
- toasted bread
- saltine crackers
- rice
- cauliflower rice
Easy 6 Ingredient Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew
This hamburger stew recipe is easy and only requires 6 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 lb of browned ground meat
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 lb frozen vegetables
- 1 - 15oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 - 28oz can of diced tomatoes
- 2-3 cups of water
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and your slow cooker
- Add your ground meat to a skillet and season meat with salt and black pepper
- Brown your ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat (drain any extra grease if necessary)
- Take a large knife and a cutting board. And, dice up onion and potatoes
- Add to your slow cooker: browned meat, potatoes, onion, frozen vegetables, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and water
- Cook: low for 7-8 hours until potatoes are tender OR on high for 5-6 hours until potatoes are tender
Q&A’s
Can I add shredded chicken to my stew? Yes, you can add chicken to your stew or replace the other meat with any cooked shredded chicken.
Can I add summer sausage to my stew? Yes, and summer sausage is delicious in stews. Add it to your other meats or you can replace your meat with the summer sausage.
Do beans go in stew? Yes, it is a personal preference. But, you can definitely add any type of beans to your stew. My favorite beans to add to my hamburger stew is Ranch styled beans.
How do I store leftover hamburger stew? Once your stew has completely cooled, place the leftovers into airtight containers and place them into the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Is hamburger stew good the next day? Most definitely yes and it tastes even better the next day. Just be sure to place leftover into airtight containers and place them into the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How long is hamburger stew leftovers good for? Once stored into airtight containers and placed into the refrigerator they can last for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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