How to Make Ground Beef in the Crockpot Recipe
This simple and flavorful Ground Beef recipe is made effortlessly in the crockpot, allowing you to tenderly cook ground beef with aromatic seasonings and onions for a perfect base to numerous dishes or to enjoy on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 5 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture
- 2 lbs. ground beef (7-20% fat)
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- 1 small white onion, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Crumble the ground beef slightly using your fingers to break it apart, then add the beef directly into the slow cooker.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly over the ground beef to distribute the flavors well.
- Add Onion and Mix: Add the diced white onion to the pot and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cook the Beef: Cover and cook on the low setting for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours. Stir occasionally, and when stirring, break up the meat further with a spatula to ensure even cooking and crumble the beef thoroughly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the beef is fully cooked and tender, it is ready to serve as a versatile base for many meals or as a protein-packed main dish.
Notes
- Using beef with 7-20% fat ensures the meat stays juicy without being too greasy.
- Stirring occasionally is key to breaking up the meat evenly and achieving ideal texture.
- This cooked ground beef can be refrigerated up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to customize with additional seasonings or diced vegetables for more flavor variety.
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