Slow cooker ground beef

Here’s a versatile way to make slow cooker ground beef that you can use for tacos, pasta, or casseroles:

Ingredients:

• 1–1.5 lbs (450–680 g) ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes or tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 cup beef broth for extra moisture

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef (optional but recommended):
   • In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned, then drain excess fat. This enhances flavor but you can skip this step if in a hurry.
2. Add to slow cooker:
   • Place beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, spices, and broth (if using) in the slow cooker.
3. Cook:
   • Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
   • Stir occasionally if possible.
4. Finish:
   • Taste and adjust seasoning.
   • Use immediately in tacos, spaghetti, shepherd’s pie, or freeze for later.

Tips:

• For cheesy taco beef, add a handful of shredded cheese in the last 15 minutes.
• For a richer flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce.

If you want, I can also give a super easy 3-ingredient slow cooker ground beef recipe that’s almost hands-off. Do you want me to show that?