Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Pepper Stew That’ll Have Everyone Scraping the Bowl
There are some meals that just stop a room. You know the ones — where someone takes a single bite and immediately needs to know if there’s more. This slow cooker ground beef and pepper stew is exactly that kind of dish. Rich, savory, loaded with colorful bell peppers and sweet onions, all slow-cooked in a deeply seasoned, glossy brown sauce that clings to every single ingredient. It’s the kind of comfort food that feels like a warm hug after a long day.
The beauty of this recipe is in its simplicity. You brown the beef, toss everything into the slow cooker, and let time do all the heavy lifting. By the time dinner rolls around, your kitchen smells incredible and the whole family is already hovering near the stove. Serve it over fluffy white rice, buttered noodles, or crusty bread — honestly, it’s delicious any way you dish it up.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend recommended for flavor)
- 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped into large chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped into large chunks
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped into large chunks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water (for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
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