This easy slow cooker hamburger stew is a cozy, comforting family dinner made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked low and slow to perfection.
This slow cooker hamburger stew is one of those simple, comforting meals that comes together with basic ingredients and fills the house with the coziest smell as it cooks all day. It’s hearty, budget-friendly, and perfect for chilly days when you want supper ready and waiting.
I’ve never been much of a fan of traditional stew made with stew meat. It’s just not really my thing. But this quick and easy hamburger stew is one my mom used to make, and she showed me how after we were first married.
She made it one time when she came to visit, and I still remember pulling it out of the oven with her standing in the kitchen beside me. It uses ground beef instead of stew meat and relies on simple, everyday ingredients: a few potatoes, carrots, onions (if your family likes them), and a can of tomato soup.
It’s incredibly easy to make, and whether you slow cook it or bake it in the oven, it makes the house smell cozy and comforting all day long. It’s one of those perfect comfort food meals for cold days, and we love serving it with fresh buttered sourdough or whatever bread we have on hand. I really think you’re going to love it.
Ingredients You’ll Need
One of the things I love most about this recipe is that it doesn’t require any fancy ingredients! For exact measurements, refer to the recipe card above. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Ground beef
- Onion (optional, if your family enjoys onions)
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Cream of tomato soup
- Water
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew
- Brown the hamburger and onion together until the hamburger is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper while cooking.
- Peel and cube the potatoes and carrots.
- Layer the hamburger in the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by the potatoes and carrots.
- Pour over the can of tomato soup, then fill the soup can with water and pour that over, too. (My mom always taught me to use the water to get every bit of soup out of the can!)
- Season with more salt and pepper.
- Cover and slow cook until the veggies are tender (6-8 hours on low, or 4 hours on high).
Watch Me Make This Simple Slow Cooker Meal
See how quickly this cozy hamburger stew comes together using everyday ingredients and the slow cooker.
What to Serve with Hamburger Stew
- Fresh buttered sourdough bread
- Dinner rolls or crusty bread
- Biscuits
- A simple green salad
Other Slow Cooker Recipes You Might Enjoy
Crockpot Hamburger Stew
This cozy slow cooker hamburger stew is made with ground beef, potatoes, and carrots, and it’s perfect for chilly days and busy schedules.
Ingredients
Method
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion together until the beef is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Drain off any excess grease if needed.
- Transfer the browned beef mixture to the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Add the diced potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker.
- Pour the cream of tomato soup over the vegetables and meat.
- Fill the empty soup can with water, scraping out any remaining soup, and pour the water into the slow cooker.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, then stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for about 4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
