Slow Cooker Recipes

25 Ground Beef Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes You Must Add To Your Rotation

I know all too well the struggle of figuring out what to cook for dinner, especially on busy nights. Slow cookers are my saving grace because you just toss everything in and let it do the work for you.That’s why I’ve created a list of my favorite ground beef slow cooker dinner recipes. These recipes are not only tasty but also super easy to make.

These recipes are perfect for those hectic evenings when you want a hearty meal with minimal effort. Enjoy easy and flavorful dinners!

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A close-up view of slow cooker Italian meatballs, bathed in rich tomato sauce and garnished with fresh basil leaves. The meatballs are tender and succulent, perfect for a comforting dinner.

Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

One dish my family unanimously loves is Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs! These versatile meatballs are perfect for meatball subs, a side to pasta, or even enjoyed on their own with fresh veggies.

A crockpot filled with hearty spaghetti sauce, simmering with ground beef, tomatoes, and spices. The sauce looks thick and flavorful, ready to be served over your favorite pasta.

Easy Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce. It’s rich, meaty, and packed with Italian flavors, all conveniently made in your slow cooker.

A vibrant bowl of crockpot taco meat, seasoned perfectly and topped with fresh cilantro. Surrounding the bowl are hard taco shells and a bowl of guacamole, ready for assembling delicious tacos.

Saucy Crockpot Taco Meat

This Crockpot Taco Meat is slow-cooked to saucy perfection. It’s not too dry or too drippy, with just the right blend of spices to make taco night a celebration.

A savory dish of slow cooker cabbage rolls, generously drizzled with sour cream and garnished with dill. The filling is made of ground beef and rice, cooked to perfection in a rich tomato sauce.

Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls

Lazy man’s cabbage rolls in the slow cooker are perfect for busy weeknights! This popular year-round recipe also inspired my Lazy Pierogi Casserole.

A classic sloppy joe sandwich, with a generous serving of ground beef in a tangy ketchup-based sauce, nestled in a sesame seed bun. A side of pickles completes this nostalgic meal.

Classic Sloppy Joes With Ketchup

If you ask me, the best thing about Sloppy Joes is the name. As a kid, hearing about this meal was instantly exciting and carefree. This easy classic Sloppy Joe recipe brings back some of the very best memories of childhood.

A hearty bowl of Italian beef and vegetable soup, featuring ground beef, green beans, tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. The soup looks warm and inviting, perfect for a cozy night.

Crockpot Italian Beef and Vegetable Soup

Just toss all the ingredients into the pot, let them simmer throughout the day, and by supper time, you have a warm meal waiting for you. That’s why this crockpot Italian beef and vegetable soup is one of my go-to recipes for busy days—it’s quick and easy to prepare.

A pot of slow cooker chili, brimming with ground beef, beans, and tomatoes. The chili is thick and hearty, with a rich red color, and garnished with fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker Chili

This simple slow cooker chili recipe simmers all day in the crockpot! It’s the easiest and tastiest way to make chili.

A comforting bowl of taco soup, topped with avocado chunks, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. The soup is filled with ground beef, corn, beans, and tomatoes, making for a flavorful and filling meal.

Taco Soup

This slow cooker taco soup recipe is quick to prepare and only takes a few minutes to assemble. It then simmers all day in the slow cooker (or for a shorter time on the stovetop), allowing the flavors to intensify and be ready to serve at dinner time.

A bowl of slow cooker stuffed shells, covered in melted cheese and marinara sauce. The pasta shells are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef and ricotta cheese, creating a deliciously comforting dish.

Slow Cooker Stuffed Shells

These Slow Cooker Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort food! Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a laidback family weekend gathering, they require just a few ingredients like shells, sauce, mozzarella cheese, and beef. You can prep this dish in just 10 minutes and let your slow cooker work its magic!

A plate of slow cooker cottage pie, topped with melted cheese and garnished with parsley. The filling is made of ground beef and vegetables, topped with a layer of creamy mashed potatoes, served with toasted bread.

Slow Cooker Cottage Pie

This Slow Cooker Cottage Pie recipe is a hit with the whole family! Ground beef, vegetables, and seasonings topped with mashed potatoes create a hearty, comforting dish perfect for any night of the week. Let the crockpot do the cooking and add this to your next meal plan!

A close-up of a stuffed green bell pepper, overflowing with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and tomatoes, all cooked to perfection in a rich tomato sauce.

Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

Tender bell peppers stuffed with a super flavorful filling, all made effortlessly in the slow cooker. No need to brown the beef or boil the rice—just let the slow cooker do all the work for you!

A steaming ladle full of hearty hamburger stew, packed with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes, all cooked together in a flavorful broth.

Hamburger Stew In The Slow Cooker

Poor man’s stew is a thick, hearty dish packed with savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and carrots in a flavorful tomato broth. This budget-friendly meal is quick to prepare and perfect for warming up on a cold winter night.

A colorful dish of loaded taco dip, featuring ground beef, corn, tomatoes, and peppers, topped with melted cheese and garnished with sliced banana peppers and cilantro.

Loaded Slow Cooker Taco Dip

If you’re after a loaded slow cooker taco dip, this Mexican-inspired party dip is just what you need! Simply prepare the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the rest. You can forget about it until it’s ready, allowing you to focus on other dishes. This crockpot appetizer is perfect for game day or when you’re having friends over.

A close-up of tater tot casserole, with crispy tater tots, ground beef, and melted cheese, all mixed together in a creamy sauce, garnished with parsley.

Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole

Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect solution for a delicious, filling family meal made the easy way! This super cheesy casserole is packed with seasoned ground beef and veggies in a creamy sauce that everyone will love.

A bowl of creamy cheeseburger soup, topped with crispy bacon pieces and chopped green onions, making it a comforting and hearty meal.

Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup with Bacon

Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup with Bacon is a deliciously cheesy recipe perfect for cold days! Rich and filling, it’s packed with potatoes, bacon, ground beef, and more. This is the ultimate comfort soup!

A vibrant bowl of stuffed pepper soup, featuring chunks of tomatoes, ground beef, rice, and fresh parsley, creating a warm and delicious dish.

Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Whether you’re a kitchen pro or a beginner, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a favorite. Enjoy the simplicity and comfort of this easy Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe!

A hearty bowl of poor man’s stew, filled with ground beef, potatoes, and carrots, all simmered together in a rich tomato-based broth, garnished with fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew is an easy, delicious, and hearty meal that’s both tasty and budget-friendly. Packed with ground beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions, it’s perfect for a cold winter day.

A bowl of ground beef taco mixture, topped with sliced jalapeños, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream, served with black beans and rice, making a flavorful and easy meal.

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Taco Bowls

Looking for new slow cooker ground beef recipes? Try these Slow Cooker Ground Beef Taco Bowls for an easy weeknight dinner. Layers of rice, taco meat, salsa, corn, black beans, and cheese make this a delicious and convenient meal. They’re great to prep and have ready for dinner in a few hours.

A bowl of cowboy beans, featuring a mix of ground beef, beans, and a rich tomato sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños, with a lime wedge for added zest.

Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans

Once you taste how delicious and hearty slow cooker cowboy beans are, you’ll want to make them every week. This dish pairs beef with bacon, sausage, and three types of beans. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, a crowd, meal prepping, or just can’t resist the tangy, spicy appeal of cowboy beans, this recipe is for you.

A tray with two tacos filled with a creamy Rotel and ground beef mixture, topped with chopped tomatoes and green onions, served with a side of tortilla chips.

Slow Cooker Rotel Tacos

These Slow Cooker Rotel Tacos are a game changer for Taco Tuesdays or any weeknight meal! With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe offers both incredible flavor and convenience.

A close-up of chili mac and cheese scooped with a wooden spoon, featuring a mix of macaroni, ground beef, beans, and melted cheese, garnished with green onions.

Crock Pot Chili Mac And Cheese

Cozy up with a bowl of Crock Pot Chili Mac and Cheese! This dish combines the comforting flavors of chili with the creamy indulgence of mac and cheese, giving you the best of both worlds.

A vibrant bowl of salsa beef, served over rice and topped with avocado slices, lime wedges, and drizzled with creamy sauce, alongside fresh lettuce and red onions.

Slow Cooker Salsa Beef

When you need the easiest dinner ever, this Slow Cooker Salsa Beef is perfect! It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo, and takes just minutes to prepare. You can also make it quickly on the stovetop, and it creates the tastiest taco bowls.

A delicious serving of crockpot lasagna, lifted with a spatula, showing layers of pasta, ground beef, ricotta cheese, and marinara sauce, topped with melted cheese and fresh basil.

Crockpot Lasagna

Crockpot lasagna is the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. This cheesy, saucy, set-it-and-forget-it meal rivals any traditional baked lasagna!

A bowl of unstuffed cabbage roll soup, featuring chopped cabbage, ground beef, rice, and tomatoes in a rich tomato broth, garnished with fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup is as easy as it is delicious. This simple, hearty recipe is packed with everything you love about cabbage rolls, including ground beef, rice, and seasoned tomato sauce.

A hearty bowl of hamburger minestrone soup, filled with ground beef, pasta, beans, and vegetables, topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and garnished with fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker Hamburger Minestrone

This Slow Cooker Hamburger Minestrone is packed with fresh vegetables, ground beef, and pasta. This hearty, comforting soup is a meal in itself. Just slice a loaf of crusty bread, pour a glass of wine, and dinner is served!

I hope you found some new favorites on this list. These ground beef slow cooker dinner recipes are perfect for busy nights when you want a tasty yet effortless meal. Just set it, forget it, and come home to a delicious dinner ready to enjoy. Let me know what you chose and how it turned out! Happy (Slow) Cooking!

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By Katie Shaw

Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.

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