Ingredients
- 1½ lb (680 g) ground beef
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) mixed vegetables, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) green beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 3–4 cups beef broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½–1 tsp salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, optional
- 1 bay leaf, optional
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare the slow cooker: Add the cooked beef, diced potatoes, mixed vegetables, corn, green beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
- Add broth: Pour in 3–4 cups beef broth, depending on how soupy you like it.
- Season: Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf.
- Cook: Stir everything together. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Finish: Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
Nutrition Info — Approx. per serving
Based on 8 servings:
- Calories: 300–350 kcal
- Protein: 22–27 g
- Carbohydrates: 30–35 g
- Fat: 10–15 g
- Fiber: 5–7 g
- Sugar: 8–12 g
Nutrition varies with the beef fat percentage and canned ingredients. Similar slow-cooker versions are in the range of roughly 267–354 calories per serving.
Nut & Allergen Info
- Peanuts: None
- Tree nuts: None
- Dairy: None
- Eggs: None
- Soy: Check Worcestershire sauce and canned products
- Gluten: Usually naturally gluten-free, but check beef broth and Worcestershire sauce labels
- Sesame: None in the basic recipe
Q/S
Q: Can I use frozen vegetables?
Yes. Use about 3–4 cups frozen mixed vegetables instead of canned vegetables.
Q: Can I skip browning the beef?
Yes, but browning first gives better flavor and reduces excess grease.
Q: Can I make it thicker?
Yes. Use less broth, or simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes at the end.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes. Cool completely, portion into airtight containers, and freeze for up to about 3 months.
Q: Can I use ground turkey?
Yes, ground turkey works well as a lighter alternative.