70+ Crock-Pot Hamburger & Ground Beef Recipes! (2024)

A collection of over 70 easy and deliciousCrock-Pot Hamburger/Ground Beef Recipesthat you can easily make in your slow cooker. Something for everyone, from soups and stews to meatloaf and more!

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Hamburger (also known as ground beef) is an inexpensive choice for many families. You can make a ton of great dishes in your slow cooker to feed your family. From slow cooker casseroles to crockpot meatloaf recipes and everything in between! We love coming up witheasy ground beef slow cooker recipes.

How To Save Money On Ground Beef:

My normal method for saving money on ground beef is to watch the sales circulars each week to see when it goes on sale for a great price. Sale prices are going to vary greatly from area to area so just keep notes on what the price is each week for a few months and when they go low buy several pounds at the best price. For me, when ground beef goes on sale for $1.99 per pound or less that is when I purchase 25 or more pounds at one time.

Additionally you can save money on ground beef by grinding your own! We often watch for sales on quality cuts of meat like beef roasts (chuck roast makes for some flavorful burger meat) and then we use themeat grinding attachment on our Kitchen-Aid stand mixer(or astand alone meat grinder). Then, package the meat up and freeze it for long term storage.

To save even more time we like to cook up some of our hamburger meat, rinse and drain it (to remove fat) and freeze it already cooked. This is great for dumping into soups and other dishes.

In fact, in most dishes that use hamburger in the slow-cooker the recipe will call for the hamburger meat to be pre-cooked. That is because you need to remove the fat and get the meat crumbled for soups, stews and casseroles.

The exception for this of course is going to be dishes like meatloaf, meatballs and other dishes where the ground beef is formed into a shape.

What Type Of Hamburger To Buy:

Hamburger is usually sold by fat content here in the United States. You will often find the fat content spelled out on the package in percentages.

  • 92% Lean to 8% Fat
  • 90% Lean to10% Fat
  • 85% Lean to 15% Fat
  • 80% Lean to 20% Fat

In most cases, the higher the fat content of the meat the less expensive it is. However, when you factor in cooking, browning and draining off the fat you are left with less actual meat. So we feel that it is a better choice to go ahead and spend more money on the less fatty meat as you will end up with more meat and usable product.

How To Drain The Excess Fat Off Cooked Hamburger Meat:

When draining the fat off of cooked ground beef it is best to not pour the grease down your kitchen drain as this often leaves a fatty build up in your pipes overtime and ends up being a costly repair by a plumber. Instead drain the fat into a container, let it cool and solidify and then scrap the solid fat into the trash can.

Using Other Meat Besides Ground Beef:

Please feel free to substitute ground turkey, chicken, venison, or even bison in just about any dish calling for ground beef. The taste and texture may be a bit different but it should still be tasty!

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Crock-Pot Meatball Sandwiches

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Crock-Pot Hamburger Soup

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Crock-Pot Spaghetti

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Crock-Pot American Beef Goulash + Video

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Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Meatloaf

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Crock-Pot Cabbage Roll Soup

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Crock-Pot All In Hot Dip [Simple Keto Friendly Dip]

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Crock-Pot No Bean Chili

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Crock-Pot Cream Cheese Taco Dip + Video

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Crock-Pot Country Stuffed Green Peppers

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Crock-Pot Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf

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Crock-Pot Salisbury Steak

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Crock-Pot Pizza Noodle Toss

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Crock-Pot Enchiladas

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Crock-Pot Manly Meatloaf

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Crock-Pot Hot Stromboli Sandwiches

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Crock-Pot BIG POT of Baked Beans

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Crock-Pot Easy Meatloaf

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Crock-Pot Tater-Tot Taco Casserole

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Crock-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

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Crock-Pot Quinoa Bean Soup

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Crock-Pot Cabbage Rolls

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Crock-Pot Ravioli Casserole

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Crock-Pot Italian Wedding Soup + Video

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Crock-Pot Cheesy Harvest Potato Chowder

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Crock-Pot Getting Sauced Spaghetti Sauce

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Crock-Pot Taco Spaghetti

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Crock-Pot Easy Vegetable Beef Chili

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Crock-Pot Low Carb Meatloaf

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Crock-Pot Chili Coney Dog Sauce

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Crock-Pot Homemade MaidRite Sandwiches

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Crock-Pot Tamale Bake + Video

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Crock-Pot Taco Soup

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Crock-Pot Southwest Tamale Pie

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Crock-Pot Upside Down Taco Pie

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Crock-Pot Sloppy Joes

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Crock-Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

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Crock-Pot Meat Loaf

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Crock-Pot Easy Pizza Soup

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Crock-Pot Creamy Southwest Beef Burritos

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Crock-Pot Easy Taco Dip

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Crock-Pot Big Ole’ Pot of Chili

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Crock-Pot Taco Bake

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Crock-Pot Baked Beans

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Crock-Pot Cheeseburger Joes

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Crock-Pot Baked Spaghetti

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70+ Crock-Pot Hamburger & Ground Beef Recipes! (2024)

FAQs

Can you put raw ground beef in slow cooker? ›

Yes, you can totally cook raw beef in a slow cooker. Many slow-cooker chili recipes have a step for browning the beef before it goes into the Crock-Pot. While this step isn't necessary, caramelizing the meat creates richer, bolder flavors.

Do you have to brown ground beef before putting it in the slow cooker? ›

Typically, beef or pork can turn out dry or not as tender if they aren't browned first. However, this applies more to roasts or whole cuts of meat. While you can certainly brown it partially on the stove first, that defeats the purpose of cooking ground beef in the crock pot!

What to use 70 30 ground beef for? ›

Ground Beef (70/30)

You can find ground beef blends with a range of lean points, but 70/30 is very common. The high fat content makes this ground beef the ideal product for juicy burgers that require a lot of napkins. Just be aware that the meat will shrink considerably as the fat melts.

Is 70 30 ground beef good for burgers? ›

To make the juiciest, most flavorful burgers, choose ground beef that is 70 percent lean and 30 percent fat. To make more healthful burgers—but ones that are still pretty juicy and tasty—choose ground beef that is 80 percent lean and 20 percent fat.

Why is my ground beef still pink in the crockpot? ›

Ground beef can be pink inside after it is safely cooked. The pink color can be due to a reaction between the oven heat and myoglobin, which causes a red or pink color. It can also occur when vegetables containing nitrites are cooked along with the meat.

Why can't you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

If you simply pop some raw meat in your slow cooker, it won't have a chance to brown, which adds some much-needed flavor and cuts down on plenty of unappealing grease. Instead, you're better served by browning raw meat in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker with your other ingredients.

Why do you put flour on meat before cooking? ›

As for why it's such a prevalent method at all, the two main reasons people will supply are that it helps create a more flavorful sear on the meat and that it thickens up the sauce or broth of the final product.

Do you add oil to brown ground beef? ›

If you're working with a nonstick pan, you may not need to add any additional oil. The natural fat from the ground beef will help the meat brown and prevent it from sticking. If you prefer, you can add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pan before adding the beef.

Do you add water to slow cooker for beef? ›

If your slow cooker is 3/4 full, no extra liquid is required. However, if you're cooking a smaller amount of food, add 1-2cm of liquid in the bottom of the slow cooker bowl to ensure there's enough liquid for cooking. Don't add too much liquid, because as the food cooks, it produces its own liquid.

What is Gordon Ramsay's best burger meat blend? ›

Gordon Ramsay hamburger recipe blend of brisket, chuck sirloin, and short rib ground beef with our exclusive chef's secret recipe, featuring a perfect meat blend and expert grill techniques.

Is 70 30 or 80 20 better for burgers? ›

Feuerstein said he generally recommends the 80/20 blend when people are cooking their burgers medium to medium rare.

What's the difference between ground beef and hamburger? ›

The method of adding beef fat to hamburger is the primary difference between ground beef and hamburger. Ground beef can only be made using the fat that is a component of meat trimmings. If a processor makes ground beef containing 30 percent fat, the processor must use meat trim that contains about 30 percent fat.

Is 80 20 or 85 15 better for burgers? ›

80/20 Ground Chuck Is Best for Burgers

At 85/15 it's considered an extra lean ground beef and isn't quite as flavorful as chuck, but it's a solid second choice for hamburgers. Ground sirloin is cut from the back section of the cow. It's labeled 90/10 and is a more expensive cut of beef than round or chuck.

What is the perfect meat ratio for burgers? ›

What you are looking for when you purchase your meat is a good fat ratio. The golden rule of burgers is in the vicinity of 70/30 meat/fat to 80/20. Just ensure there is a good amount of visible fat.

What percentage beef is best for burgers? ›

A lot of the answers to these questions are based on preference. However, one truth always remains the same: To make the perfect burger, you always want to start with high-quality 80/20 beef, the juiciest and easiest to cook.

How long does raw beef take in slow cooker? ›

Heat on high for 4 hrs or low for 6 hrs until the beef is cooked and tender.

How long does it take to cook raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Cook Time & Quantity
Meat CutMeat WeightHigh Cook Time
Pork Loin3-4 lbs5 hours
Poultry**6 lbs6 ¼ hours
Beef Roast3-4 lbs5 ¾ hours
Stew Meat3 lbs4 ¾ hours
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Can I put everything in the slow cooker raw? ›

For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in. It can be nice to cook the onions beforehand, as the flavour is different to when you put them in raw, but experiment both ways as you may find you prefer one.

What happens if you don't brown meat for chili? ›

For those with this question in the future, the answer summed up: browning adds more flavor. Not browning the beef beforehand results in greasy chili and boiled mushy yucky beef.

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