Slow Cooker Savoury Beef Mince with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

A comforting slow-cooked beef mince stew infused with classic Australian flavors and hearty root vegetables, perfect for a cozy dinner. This Australian beef recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs lean ground beef, brown onion, diced, and carrots, peeled and chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 600 g lean ground beef
• 1 large brown onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 400 ml beef stock
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 100 g frozen peas
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 600 g lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced brown onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped carrots, 1 chopped parsnip, and 2 chopped celery stalks to the beef. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and onions are translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Pour in 400 ml beef stock and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in 100 g frozen peas and cook until warmed through.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.