20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes

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1 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes Freezer to Slow Cooker by Sarah Robinson copyright 2015 No portion of this e-book may be shared or transmitted, electronically or in print, without the express written consent of the author.

2 Table of Contents Recipes Mexican Caserole... 3 Beef Stroganoff... 5 Slow Cooker Pizza... 7 Taco Soup... 9 Tater Tot Casserole... Pasta Fagiola... Meat Loaf... Monterey... Easy Slow Cooker Chili... Sweet & Sour Meatballs... Sloppy Joes... Shepherd s Pie... Crockpot Lasagna... Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup... Easy Crockpot Meatballs (Spaghetti & Meatballs)... Hearty Western Casserole... Stuffed Pepper Soup... Pizza Burgers... Cheeseburger Soup... Hobo Packets Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 2

3 Mexican Casserole 1 pound ground beef (cooked and drained) 1 medium onion (chopped) 1 small green pepper (chopped) 16 oz. can kidney beans (drained and rinsed) 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes 8 oz. tomato sauce 1/4 c. water 1 pkg taco seasoning 1 Tb chili powder 1 1/3 c. uncooked instant rice (or 3 c. cooked rice) 1 c. cheddar cheese Directions 1. Mix all ingredients (except instant rice and cheese) in Slow Cooker. 2. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. 3. Add the instant rice if you are using about an hour before you are ready to eat. 4. Top with cheese a few minutes before serving. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 3

4 Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Place all ingredients (except instant rice and cheese) into a gallon size freezer bag. Put cheese in different freezer bag and staple onto casserole bag along with bag of rice (if using) Label each bag and freeze as flat as possible Thaw in fridge the night before cooking Follow cooking instructions above. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 4

5 Beef Stroganoff 2 pounds of cubed beef stew meat OR 4 cups of cooked ground beef oz. cans of cream of mushroom soup (recommend golden mushroom soup if your store carries it) 1 cup chopped onion 2 Tb. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 c water 1 c. sour cream 2 Tb. minced garlic 1 packet of onion soup mix Chopped mushrooms (optional) Egg noodles- to serve with meat mixture (prepare according to package instructions) Directions 1. Mix all ingredients except egg noodles in Slow Cooker. 2. Cook on Low for 6-8 hours or if meat is precooked, 3-6 hours. 3. Serve over egg noodles. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 5

6 Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Option 1: Mix all ingredients in freezer safe bag except egg noodles. Freeze as flat as you can. Remove and defrost the night before if possible. Put in crockpot on low for about 6-8 hours or if meat is precooked, 3-6 hours. Serve over egg noodles. Option 2: (this is a freezer space saver) Put 4 cans of mushroom soup and egg noodles in paper bag. Staple and label Beef Stroganoff so that these ingredients will be saved for cooking day. In a freezer safe bag, put meat, onion, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, water, sour cream, garlic and optional mushrooms. Mix together, lay flat and freeze. Remove and defrost night before if possible. On cooking day, put in crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or if using pre cooked ground beef, low for 3-6 hours. Serve over cooked egg noodles. NOTE: 1 pound of ground beef equals 2 cups. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 6

7 Slow Cooker Pizza 1.5 pounds ground beef 1 medium onion 1 green pepper 3 oz. pepperoni 32 oz. spaghetti sauce Box of rigatoni 10 oz. mozzarella cheese shredded 10 oz. cheddar cheese shredded Directions 1. Brown ground beef and drain 2. Boil Noodles-drain 3. While ground beef is cooking, chop onion and green pepper 4. Layer 1/2 meat, 1/2 pasta and 1/2 cheese. 5. Repeat layers. 6. Cook on low for 4 hours. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 7

8 Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Mix together meat, onion, green pepper and sauce. Separate it into 2 quart size freezer bags. Mix together Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese into freezer safe bag. Staple bags together. Label each bag with which recipe they re for & lay flat to freeze. It is important that the bags are thawed out the morning you are ready to assemble this recipe, so that you can appropriately layer it. Follow cooking instructions above when ready to cook. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 8

9 Taco Soup 1 pound ground beef- cooked and drained 1 onion (chopped) 2 15 oz. cans chili beans 1 15 oz. can corn 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce 1 10 oz. can Rotel 1/2 can water 2 Tb taco seasoning Sour cream, corn chips, shredded cheddar cheese (for optional toppings) Directions 1. Mix all ingredients in slow cooker. 2. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. 3. Serve with or without optional toppings. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Mix all ingredients in freezer safe bag and lay flat to freeze. Thaw in fridge overnight before cooking if possible. Cook as directed above 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 9

10 Tater Tot Casserole 32 oz. bag tater tots 1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 15 oz. cans green beans oz. can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 chopped onion 1/4 c. milk Cheese (optional for sprinkling over after cooked) Directions 1. Line slow cooker with tater tots. 2. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl (except the cheese). 3. Cover the tater tots with mixture. 4. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. 5. Sprinkle each serving with cheese if desired. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Freeze all but tater tots & cheese in freezer safe bag. Try to thaw the bag in the fridge, the night before cooking so it will spread out over tots easily. Cook as directed above. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 10

11 Pasta Fagiola 1 pound cooked ground beef drained 1/2 large red onion, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, sliced 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 15 oz. can white beans, drained and rinsed 4 cups beef broth 1 jar (16.5 oz) pasta sauce 2 tsp oregano 1 Tb. Tabasco sauce (we leave out and add to individual bowls) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup dry pasta, to add at end of cooking time (I used egg noodles, that s all I had and I realized later that I used too many) Directions 1. Mix all ingredients except pasta 2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4crockpot. 3. Add pasta in 1/2 hour before serving. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 11

12 Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Option 1 (freezer space saver): Mix ground beef, onion, carrots, celery, oregano, tabasco, salt, pepper and beef broth in freezer bag. Freeze with note to add 2 cans of diced tomatoes, 1 can kidney beans, 1 can white beans (drained & rinsed), pasta & 1 jar of pasta sauce on crockpot day. Option 2: Mix all ingredients except pasta into freezer bag(s). Label and freeze. Try to thaw the night before in the fridge and put it directly into the crockpot first thing in the morning. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4crockpot. NOTE: You may want to cut the recipe in half. This makes a large amount. Use a 6 quart or larger slow cooker. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 12

13 Meat Loaf 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 c. milk 2/3 c. bread crumbs 1/2 chopped onion 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sage 1 1/2 lbs ground beef Ketchup or BBQ Sauce to cover meat while cooking Directions 1. Mix and divide into 2 individual loaves. 2. Place side by side into slow cooker. 3. Cover with ketchup or BBQ sauce. 4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Mix in and divide into 2 individual loaves. Place in freezer bag and label; freeze as flat as possible Follow cooking instructions above 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 13

14 Monterey 2 lbs ground beef cooked and drained 1-15 oz. can Chili beans-per pound of beef cooked Chili Seasoning- Optional Flour tortillas Oil- for frying tortillas in Toppings: Lettuce, Onions Shredded cheese Sour cream Salsa Jalapeno peppers Directions: 1. Brown beef and drain. 2. Mix in chili beans and chili powder and cook until hot throughout. 3. While meat and bean mixture is cooking, heat oil in pan. 4. Place tortilla in oil, it will bubble up, use a fork to poke holes in it and flatten it back down. 5. Flip tortilla, making sure it is brown on both sides. 6. Top the tortilla with meat mix and any other toppings you like. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 14

15 Variations: 1. Make it healthier by omitting fried tortilla and serve over lettuce alone. 2. Make it easier by serving over taco chips 3. Make extra and turn leftovers into chili the next day NOTE: This recipe feeds 8 and can be easily halved to your family s needs. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 15

16 Easy Slow Cooker Chili 2 lbs. ground beef cooked and drained 1 onion, chopped 4 15 oz. cans tomato sauce 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes (mexican style) 4 15 oz. cans pinto beans 2 envelopes taco seasoning (we prefer to use 1 envelope of Williams that flavors 2 pounds) 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 Tb. chili powder (optional) Directions: 1. Brown hamburger with onion. Drain 2. Dump hamburger mixture along with all other ingredients into your slow cooker. 3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Mix all ingredients in freezer safe bag and freeze flat. Thaw the night before in fridge. Put contents of bag in slow cooker, cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 16

17 Sweet and Sour Meatball 2 pounds, ground beef 1 egg 1 onion, chopped 1 pinch salt 1 (12 oz.) bottle chili sauce (found in condiment aisle near ketchup) 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 cup grape jelly Directions: 1. In large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion and salt. 2. Mix together and shape into balls. 3. Cook for minutes in a skillet so that you can get some grease out of them. They can finish cooking in the slow cooker. 4. In crockpot, combine chili sauce, lemon juice and grape jelly. 5. Stir in meatballs and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: In large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion and salt. Mix together and shape into balls. Place in freezer bag and label. Combine chili sauce, lemon juice and grape jelly. Place in separate freezer bag and staple to other bag. Follow instructions 3-5. Thaw the sauce bag before mixing. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 17

18 Sloppy Joes 2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 6 oz can tomato paste 1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 T. soy sauce 12 hamburger buns Directions: 1. Brown ground beef with onions and garlic cloves 2. Dump tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar and soy sauce into slow cooker. Mix it up. 3. Pour meat mixture in and mix it well. 4. Turn on low and cook 2-4 hours. NOTE: You may even want to butter the buns and toast them in the oven. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Brown ground beef with onions and garlic cloves Mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar and soy sauce then place in freezer bag and label. Freeze flat. Thaw night before. Cook as above. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 18

19 Beef Shepherds Pie 2 pounds ground beef (browned) 1 medium onion (chopped 1 clove garlic (chopped) 1 can diced tomatoes 1 bag frozen peas 1 cup chopped carrots 2 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Instant Mashed Potatoes (Enough for your family, I usually make 8-12 servings) Directions: 1. Mix all ingredients together except mashed potatoes. 2. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. 3. Mix up mashed potatoes, the day you plan to serve the meal. 4. Put on top of the meat & veggie mixture and cook for 30 minutes, giving the mashed potatoes a chance to heat all the way through. NOTE: We topped ours with cheese.but that is totally optional! 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 19

20 Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Brown ground beef, chop onion, mince garlic. Mix all ingredients together except mashed potatoes. Place in freezer safe bag, label, lay flat and freeze. Follow instructions starting at Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 20

21 Crockpot Lasagna 2 pounds sausage or ground beef (browned) 2 cans (26.5 oz each) Spaghetti sauce 1 Box Lasagna Noodles (cooked) Shredded Cheddar Cheese (use as much or as little as you like) 2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 Egg Directions: 1. Brown sausage. Mix with spaghetti sauce 2. Cook lasagna noodles. While noodles are cooking, mix 2 cups cottage cheese, one egg and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. 3. In the bottom of slow cooker, put a small amount of sauce on the bottom. Then layer noodles, sauce mixture, cottage cheese mixture and cheese. Repeat 2-3 times (until you run out). 4. Cook on low 4-6 hours. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Prep: Brown sausage. Mix with spaghetti sauce. Put mixture in freezer safe bag and label. Night Before: Remove Meat Mixture from freezer so it will be thawed by morning (or you can microwave it a bit if you need to. On cooking day: Cook lasagna noodles. While noodles are cooking, mix 2 cups cottage cheese, one egg and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Follow steps 3 and 4 above. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 21

22 Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup 2 pounds ground beef, cooked with onion and drained 1/2 medium onion, diced oz. bag of frozen mixed vegetables 1 15 oz. can white beans, drained 2 cups of frozen corn (or 1 can) 2 cups carrots, sliced 5 cans of diced tomatoes & green chilies 2 cups of water Directions: 1. Chop Onion 2. Cook ground beef and onions. 3. While beef is cooking, chop carrots 4. Place all ingredients in Slow Cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Place 1st 6 ingredients in a freezer safe bag. Staple note to the bag that says, Add 2 cups of water & 5 cans of diced tomatoes & green chilies. Thaw in fridge the night before. To put in slow cooker in morning. Follow instructions above. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 22

23 Easy Crockpot Meatballs 1.5 pounds ground beef (low fat content if you plan to cook with sauce) 1.25 cups Italian bread crumbs 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 egg 2 28 oz. jars of spaghetti sauce Spaghetti Noodles (for cooking before you serve) Directions: 1. Mix first 5 ingredients together. Shape into 16 meatballs. 2. Cook for minutes in a skillet so that you can get some grease out of them. They can finish cooking in the slow cooker. 3. Put sauce in slow cooker and then place meatballs on top. 4. Cook for 6-8 hours on low. 5. Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Mix first 5 ingredients together. Shape into 16 meatballs. Option 1: Place them onto a cookie sheet and into the freezer so they don t stick together when placed in the bag. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 23

24 Once they are frozen, put them into the bag, making sure the bag was labeled. Always be sure to label your bag with the date and the name of the meal. Option 2: Cook for minutes in a skillet so that you can get some grease out of them. Then place in freezer bag with label and freeze. Cook Day: Thaw the night before. Finish with steps Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 24

25 Hearty Western Casserole 1.5 lbs. ground beef, browned and drained 16 oz. can of corn, drained 16 oz. can kidney beans, drained oz. can tomato soup 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon minced dry onion flakes 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 cup Cheese (your choice) topping Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients except cheese. 2. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1-2 hours. 3. Sprinkle servings with cheese is using. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Combine all ingredients- except cheese, in a gallon size freezer safe bag. Label & Freeze flat. Thaw the night before cooking. Cook as directed above. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 25

26 Crock Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup 1-2 lbs. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 2 15oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1 15 oz. can of tomato sauce 1 15 oz. can of water 1 15 oz. can corn (optional) 1 cup brown rice (if you choose to use instant or white, add at the end of cooking) 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp parsley 1/2 tsp oregano 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp pepper Directions: 1. Place all ingredients in slow cooker. 2. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours. NOTE: The longer this cooks, the more likely the rice is going to soak up all the liquid. If you find your soup thick, you can add water to it until it reaches the consistency you d like to see. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 26

27 Also, if you use white rice, it will be mush. If you plan to cook the rice in the slow cooker, you ll need a tougher grain, like brown rice. If you prefer white rice, cook it separately and add it towards the end of its cooking time. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Brown Ground Beef Chop Onions & Green Peppers Place all ingredients except rice in freezer safe bag. Label the bag and write a note to be sure to add the rice to the crockpot on the day of cooking. Lay it flat to freeze. Thaw the night before cooking. Follow instructions above to cook. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 27

28 Pizza Burgers 2 lbs. ground beef or turkey (browned) 1 small onion, chopped 24 oz. of tomato sauce (I used 3 8oz cans, because that s what I had on hand) 2 tablespoon dried oregano Dash of Salt (optional) 1/4 tsp. pepper Cheese to top with Hamburger Buns Directions: 1. Cook ground beef in skillet until brown. Drain 2. Place meat in slow cooker. 3. Add remaining ingredients (not cheese or buns) and mix well. 4. Cook on low for 2-3 hours or until onions are tender. Optional idea: Add green peppers and/or other pizza toppings to the mixture. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Mix all ingredients except hamburger buns and cheese together in a freezer safe bag. Label & lay flat to freeze. Thaw (if possible) before cooking. Cook for 2-3 hours on low. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 28

29 Cheeseburger Soup Recipe Servings: (made enough for our family of 8 to have at least 2 servings each) Pounds cooked ground beef, drained 1 onion, diced 1 Tablespoon of minced garlic 2 Cans (14.5 ounce) Diced Tomatoes 1 pound bacon, cooked & broken into pieces 6-7 small to medium Potatoes, Cubed (or can substitute shredded potatoes/ hash browns if you want to freeze ahead) 1 cup of chopped or shredded carrots 8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese Cubed 8 cups of Chicken Broth 2 teaspoons of Salt 1 teaspoon of Pepper 2 cups of milk 1/2 cup of flour 3 cups of cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: 1. Place cooked ground beef, garlic, diced tomatoes, 1/2 of the cooked bacon, onion, pota toes, carrots, cream cheese, chicken broth, salt and pepper into the slow cooker. 2. Cook on low for 7 hours. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 29

30 3. One hour before done cooking, whisk milk and flour together and pour into the slow cooker. 4. Add the 3 cups of cheese at this time as well. 5. Let cook another hour or so. 6. Top with shredded cheese and bacon pieces. Freezer to Slow Cooker Instructions: Cook bacon & ground beef. Crumble the bacon & place half of it in a quart sized freezer bag. Chop the carrots & onion. Chop the cream cheese into cubes. Substitute 6-7 potatoes for 3-4 cups of hashbrowns. Add all ingredients except milk, flour and cheese to the gallon size freezer bag. Freeze cheese in another freezer bag to make sure you have enough on cooking day. Label & Freeze as flat as possible. Thaw in fridge the night before cooking. (If you forget, can cook frozen, just add an extra hour of cooking time to it) On cooking day, follow instructions in original recipe. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 30

31 Hobo Dinner Slow Cooker Packet Ground Beef Salt & Pepper Onion Potatoes Baby Carrots Worcestershire Sauce (optional) Aluminum Foil Directions: 1. Lay out a large square of foil and place a hamburger patty in the middle of it. Salt & Pepper it. 2. Place Chopped Onions on top. 3. Place diced potatoes on top of that. 4. Place baby carrots on top of the onions and potatoes. You can put a teaspoon of Worcestershire on top before you close it up for extra flavor if you wish. 5. Close packet up and stack up into slow cooker. 6. Cook on high for at least 5-6 hours. 7. When they are finished, the potatoes and carrots should be tender NOTE: We found the ones towards the top didn t get done as quick as the ones at the bottom, so you may want to rotate them once during the day.. 20 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes SidetrackedSarah.com 31