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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Recipes That Are as Easy as They Are Delicious

Erren Hart

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01/21/2025

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Ground beef is a dinner hero, and when paired with the ease of a slow cooker, it becomes a recipe for stress-free, flavor-packed meals. This collection of 15 recipes highlights everything from classics like slow cooker chili and spaghetti Bolognese to creative dishes like pineapple-stuffed Hawaiian meatballs and John Wayne casserole. Whether you’re craving comfort food like cabbage rolls or want to spice things up with taco bean soup, these slow cooker recipes make it easy to whip up satisfying meals with minimal effort.

Quick & Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

A fork twirls a serving of spaghetti with a rich meat sauce, featuring ground beef, tomatoes, and herbs. The dish is garnished with melted cheese, creating a comforting and savory meal.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This quick and easy Spaghetti Bolognese recipe creates a delicious meat sauce that’s bursting with Italian flavor! Plus, it’s ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy night!

Get The Recipe: Quick & Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

Greek Style Meat Sauce

A close-up view of a ladle scooping rich, reddish-brown meat sauce from a pot. The sauce is chunky and well-cooked, with visible pieces of ground meat and tomato, suggesting a hearty texture and flavorful dish.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This is a simple and classic Greek-style meat sauce made with tomatoes, perfect for tossing with pasta on those busy weeknights when you need a quick and tasty meal!

Get The Recipe: Greek Style Meat Sauce

Spaghetti and Meatballs

a close up of Spaghetti and Meatballs on a plate with a fork
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Skip the jar! These homemade Italian meatballs are simmered in rich spaghetti sauce for a taste of authentic Italian comfort food.

Get The Recipe: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Romanian Cabbage Rolls

Close-up of stuffed cabbage rolls on a plate, topped with creamy yogurt sauce and garnished with herbs. A fork is cutting into one roll, revealing a filling of rice and ground meat.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Come explore the delicious flavors of Romanian Cabbage Rolls (Sarmale)! Tender cabbage wraps around a delightful mix of ground meat, rice, and spices, all baked in a tasty tomato sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food to enjoy!

Get The Recipe: Sarmale (Romanian Cabbage Rolls)

Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew

tomato based soup with sliced potatoes, kidney beans and ground beef in a slow cooker.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

This unforgettable Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew is the ultimate comfort food—hearty, healthy, and bursting with flavor! It’s so easy to make, you’ll find yourself coming back to it time and time again.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew

Slow Cooker Chili

Best homemade Chili in a crockpot.
Photo credit: Cooking Classy

This Easy Slow Cooker Chili isn’t just a recipe—it’s a crowd favorite! Packed with bold flavors and guaranteed to be the best crockpot chili you’ve ever tried, it’s a must-make for cozy nights.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chili

Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli Soup

Pasta fagoli soup in a slow cooker.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli Soup is the ultimate comfort food—hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make! This classic Italian dish is a crowd-pleaser that your whole family will love. Dinner just got a whole lot better!Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli Soup

Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Meatloaf

Gravy being pour over lipton onion meatloaf.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

This meatloaf is bursting with flavor and perfect for meal prepping! Make it now, freeze it for later, and enjoy a delicious, hassle-free dinner anytime!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Meatloaf

Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash

Scoop of hamburger hash on a wooden spoon coming from a slow cooker.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Crock pot hamburger hash is the ultimate comfort food! Tender potatoes, flavorful beef, and sweet corn come together in a creamy mushroom sauce, all topped off with gooey, melted cheese. Perfect for a cozy, satisfying meal!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash

Slow Cooker Hanky Panky

Close up of hanky panky dip.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

This irresistible hanky panky recipe is a game-changer for your next ballgame party or church potluck. Easy to whip up and packed with flavor, it’s sure to be the star of the spread!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Hanky Panky

Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole

casserole in the slow cooker with bell pepper and tomato on top.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, packed with crispy tater tots, bold southwestern flavors, and loads of gooey, melted cheese!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole

Slow Cooker Pineapple Stuffed Hawaiian Meatballs

Slow Cooker Pineapple Stuffed Hawaiian Meatballs being picked up with chopsticks.
Photo credit: Carlsbad Cravings

Tender Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs are loaded with juicy pineapple and smothered in the most irresistible sweet and tangy sauce! Every bite is a burst of flavor that will have you coming back for more. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a dinner your family will rave about—this dish is sure to be a hit!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pineapple Stuffed Hawaiian Meatballs

Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

A close-up of a pot filled with a hearty tomato-based soup, featuring cheese tortellini, ground meat, and garnished with fresh parsley. The soup looks thick and flavorful, with a ladle partially submerged in the mixture—perfect for those who love slow cooker recipes.
Image Credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Slow cooker lasagna soup with cheesy tortellini—comfort food at its best! This easy-to-make dish combines all the flavors of classic lasagna in a warm, hearty soup that’s sure to become a favorite.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

Slow Cooker Taco 15 Bean Soup

close up of taco 15 bean soup.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Spice up taco night with this Slow Cooker Taco 15 Bean Soup! Packed with bold flavors and a kick of spice, it’s the perfect cozy twist on a classic. Top it off with melty cheese and pair it with crispy chips for the ultimate comfort meal!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Taco 15 Bean Soup

Slow Cooker Salsa Meatloaf

2 slices of meatloaf on a plate.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Spice up dinner time with this irresistible Salsa Meatloaf—an easy, flavorful dish that’s guaranteed to be a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Meatloaf

Slow Cooker Lasagna

A close-up of a fork lifting a piece of lasagna out of a black slow cooker. The lasagna is layered with pasta, red sauce, and melted cheese, and garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. This hearty and well-cooked dish showcases the best of slow cooker recipes.
Image Credit: Gimme Some Oven

This Slow Cooker Lasagna is a game-changer! Effortlessly whip up a delicious, hearty meal in your crock pot, and customize it with all your favorite ingredients for a dish everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Lasagna

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