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Slow Cooker Ground Beef

how to cook ground beef in a slow cooker
Cook Ground Beef in the slow cooker for a quick and easy meal prep to your week. Large batch cooking of proteins can save you time and make your dump and go Crock Pot recipes even faster!
Katie Chase
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes

Equipment

  • 6 quart slow cooker
  • meat masher
  • slotted spoon

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 1/2 cup water optional
  • 1 Tablespoon salt optional
  • 1/2 Tablespoon pepper optional

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and break apart with the meat masher. Cook on high for 3 hours, breaking up and stirring halfway through. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain excess grease. Use as desired.

Notes

Please note that the servings are for the 3 pounds of beef since there are infinite ways you can use this ground beef.