Description
A hearty and flavorful ground beef stew made effortlessly in the crockpot. Perfect for a comforting meal with tender vegetables and savory seasonings.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Transfer the cooked ground beef mixture to the crockpot.
Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, sliced celery, diced tomatoes with juice, beef broth, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce to the crockpot. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the crockpot to thicken the stew.
Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes until the stew has thickened.
Give the stew a final stir and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours