Easy Crock Pot Ground Beef Recipes - No Pre-Browning, Please

[marathonmommy]

In the spirit of the other amazing crock-pot threads - most recently "chicken", I'd like to start another for "ground beef" since it's cheap. Can you please share your favorites, other than meatballs and meatloaf, that do NOT require pre-browning the meat. I know some people have time for that, but this momma doesn't have that kind of time in the morning . . .

 

[belle&sebastiansmom]

I hate browning meat, so I'd like some crock-pot recipes as well.

One time saver that I do is to purchase the large package of ground beef and brown it all at one time, then separate it into several freezer bags to use at another time for chili, spaghetti, tacos . . . It's really easy to make a meal when the browning is already done, and I'll either take the bag of meat out of the freezer to defrost for the day, or put it in the microwave for a few minutes.

 

[Iott Family]

You can make meatloaf and meatballs in the crockpot. I cook my meatballs in marinara sauce. If you are not pre-browning I would highly suggest a very lean ground beef. I use 93/7 lean.

 

[merekc]

If you like the taste of cabbage rolls...

Cabbage roll casserole
Mix about 1 to 2 cups of uncooked minute rice (do to your preference) with a pound of leaner raw hamburger, salt and pepper to your liking (or I prefer Cavander's Greek Seasoning) and a medium onion finely chopped. In separate bowl, mix 2 cans of tomato sauce with about a tablespoon or two Worchestershire. In crockpot, layer a third of a small/med cabbage (I just slice it up). Then a layer of meat mixture. Repeat. I pour tomato mixture and Greek Seasoning (or Salt and Pepper) over every layer. I usually get 3 layers of cabbage and two of meat. Can cook all day on low or for about four hours on high.

My measurements aren't exact, but I don't measure, just do to your liking. You can't mess this up and it is great without the work of cabbage rolls.

 

[Cinder-Belle]

I was thinking of starting a post for beef, too. So, I'm hoping for some great ideas, as well.

Dh and I really want to start using the crock more.

 

[pixiewings71]

I like to just put ground beef in the crock pot, cover with tomatoes (canned), corn, beans (I use all kinds, kidney, black, pinto, white) add a bunch of taco/chili seasonings and cook it up. It turns into a good chili soup type thing. LOL I serve it with cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.

 

[LanaJae]

You can usually substitute by pouring 1 cup of boiling water over 1 lb. of raw ground beef and stiring before adding other ingredients.

 

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