Hamburger Stew

Last updated on October 14th, 2025

This Hamburger Stew is perfect for winter and it’s an easy way to get your toddler to eat vegetables! It’s also super convenient to throw everything in the crockpot and check it hours later! You could also make this on the stovetop if you wanted to! This is also super delicious with pasta, just add more broth and cook the pasta separately!

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Why this recipe is perfect for winter!

In the winter, I want to use my crockpot all the time! Well…I want to use my crockpot year-round, but especially in the winter – it’s just so nice to dump your recipe in and go! This brings all the comfy vibes and it’s incredibly flavorful and hearty! This is the type of recipe that just warms you throughout, ya can’t beat that feeling!

What ingredients do I need to make this?

Russet Potatoes
Ground Beef
Crushed Tomatoes
Beef Broth
Frozen Peas
Carrots
Yellow Onion
Garlic
Worcestershire
Italian Seasoning
Salt
Seasoned Salt
Black Pepper
Chili Powder

For Serving:

Parsley
Parmesan
Crackers
Bread and Butter

How do I make it?

In a large skillet on medium heat, break ground beef up with spatula, until no longer pink.
Drain beef and add to 7 qt crockpot. Add in all other ingredients besides peas and optional garnishes. Give it all a really good stir. Cook on low heat for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

Add peas, stir to combine and serve! Garnish Hamburger Stew with parsley, fresh parmesan, oyster crackers, bread – whatever you like!

Tips:

• If you want it to be thicker, make a slurry with either a tbsp of cornstarch or flour and some water to get it to your desired consistency!
• This recipe is also freezer friendly, just store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months!

Hamburger Stew

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This Hamburger Stew is perfect for winter and it's an easy way to get your toddler to eat vegetables! It's also super convenient to throw everything in the crockpot and check it hours later! You could also make this on the stovetop if you wanted to! This is also super delicious with pasta, just add more broth and cook the pasta separately!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

• Crockpot
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Cheese Grater

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 lbs Russet Potatoes unpeeled, washed and scrubbed well, diced
• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 1 Yellow Onion roughly chopped
• 3 Garlic Cloves minced
• 1 – 28 oz Can Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 cups Beef Broth
• 1 cup Frozen Peas
• ½ lb Baby Carrots diced (I cheat with these because it's way easier!)
• 3 tbsp Worcestershire
• 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 2 tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black Pepper
• ½ tsp Seasoned Salt
• ¼ tsp Chili Powder

For Serving:

• Parsley
• Parmesan
• Crackers
• Bread and Butter

Instructions

 

• In a large skillet on medium heat, break ground beef up with spatula, cook 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. While cooking add in seasoned salt.
• Drain beef and add to 7 qt crockpot. Add in all other ingredients besides peas and optional garnishes. Give it all a really good stir.
• Cook on low heat for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
• Add in frozen peas, stir well and serve!
• Garnish Hamburger Stew with parsley, fresh parmesan, oyster crackers, bread!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

Keyword Beef Stew, Crockpot Hamburger Stew, Crockpot Meals, Ground Beef Recipes, Stew Recipes

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