Minnesota-Style Beef & Potato Stew
A hearty, slow-simmered stew with tender beef, potatoes, and root vegetables, simmered in rich beef broth for Midwestern comfort. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 465 minutes, pairs ground beef, onion, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1, diced onion
- 2, diced carrots
- 2, diced potatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 lb ground beef, 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced potatoes in a slow cooker, then pour in 1 cup beef broth, add 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until potatoes are fork-tender and beef is fully cooked, stirring gently once halfway through.
- Step 3: Remove the lid, skim excess fat if desired, and serve hot with crusty bread.
