A classic, budget-friendly comfort meal made right in your slow cooker—tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions all cooked together in a rich, savory sauce.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
500g ground beef (or beef patties)
4 medium potatoes (sliced) 🥔
2 carrots (sliced) 🥕
1 onion (sliced) 🧅
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper
Optional:
1 cup green beans
1/2 cup shredded cheese 🧀
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep ingredients
Slice potatoes, carrots, and onion
Form ground beef into patties OR crumble it
2. Layer in slow cooker
Add potatoes at the bottom
Layer carrots and onions
Place beef on top
3. Make sauce
Mix broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and spices
4. Cook
Pour sauce over everything
Cook on:
Low: 6–7 hours
High: 3–4 hours
5. Finish
Optional: sprinkle cheese on top
Let melt for 5 minutes
💡 Tips for Best Flavor
Use 80/20 beef for juiciness
Don’t overcook potatoes (slice evenly)
Keep lid closed while cooking
Add a splash of broth if too dry
🔥 Variations
Healthy: Use ground turkey
Spicy: Add chili flakes 🌶️
Creamy: Add a little cream or cheese
Foil Style: Wrap portions in foil and slow cook
🍽️ Serve With
Bread 🍞
Side salad 🥗
Pickles
⚖️ Approx Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories: ~300–450
Protein: ~20–30g
Carbs: ~25–35g
Fat: ~15–25g
🧮 WW (Weight Watchers) Points
6–9 points per serving
👉 Lower points:
Use lean beef
Skip cheese
Reduce potatoes slightly
❓ FAQs
Can I prep ahead?
Yes—assemble and refrigerate overnight.
Can I freeze it?
Yes—store cooked portions up to 2 months.
Why is it watery?
Too much broth—reduce slightly next time.