How to Make Slow-Cooker Beef and Potato Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like coming home to a warm, hearty meal at the end of a long day, and this Slow-Cooker Beef and Potato Stew is just the recipe to do the trick. Packed with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, and a medley of vegetables, this stew is the ultimate comfort food that requires minimal effort. Plus, the slow-cooker method means you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld together while you go about your day. Whether you're serving a crowd or simply looking for a co...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste (Optional)
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 (14.25 ounce) can low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can yellow sweet corn
  • 10 small red potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 6 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Crumble ground beef into a skillet over medium heat; season with garlic salt and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir the ground beef until completely browned, breaking into small pieces as you stir, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain as much grease from the beef as possible.
  • Combine water, beef broth, corn, potatoes, sliced jalapeno peppers, onion, onion powder, and black pepper in a slow cooker; add drained ground beef. Cook on High until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    632 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 530mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 91g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 2510mg