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How to Cook Ground Beef in a Crock Pot
Learn How to Cook Ground Beef in a Crock Pot with these simple steps. The perfect way to meal prep ground beef for the week without the mess.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 433 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, water, salt and pepper to a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Break up the beef in the crock pot every 30-60 minutes and cook until the beef is no longer pink and cooked through.
- Then carefully drain off any excess grease and liquid from the crock pot.
- Then the browned ground beef is ready to use in your favorite recipe or refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
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Notes
- I used a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe.
- You can freeze the browned ground beef in a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
0.2g
(0%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
696mg
(29%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.001g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 696mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.001g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.