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How to Cook Ground Beef in a Crockpot
Thanks to the slow cooker we can cook ground beef without grease splatters or watching the stove. Once cooked the beef it's perfect for tacos, nachos, spaghetti, and other family favorite recipes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 14
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs ground beef
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Place the ground beef into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Break up the meat with a large spoon and add the water. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 4 to 6 hours.
- Once the beef is cooked through, carefully pour the excess grease and liquid from the slow cooker dish. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat into airtight containers.
- Keep the cooked beef refrigerated and use within 3 days. To freeze, seal the desired amount in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Protein
24.8g
(50%)
Fat
3.4g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1.7g
(9%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
67.8mg
(23%)
Sodium
75.2mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 24.8g | 50% |
| Fat | 3.4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 67.8mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 75.2mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.