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Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew

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Makes: 4 servings

Enjoy this hearty stew on a chilly autumn or winter evening. Add black pepper for an extra kick.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup carrot, chopped
  • 2 cups potatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes
  • 4 cups water
  • oregano, basil, or other herbs (1/2 teaspoon, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Brown ground beef in a medium fry pan. Drain fat.
  3. Place beef, chopped vegetables, tomatoes, and water in slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours.

Notes

Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 257
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 66 mg
Sodium 237 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 23 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 88 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 1005 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 257
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 66 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 23 g
Minerals
Calcium 88 mg
Potassium 1005 mg
Sodium 237 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 56 mg
Phosphorus 252 mg
Selenium 17 mg
Zinc 5 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 258 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.7 mg
Vitamin B12 2.2 mcg
Vitamin C 22 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 17 mcg
Folate 50 mcg
Thiamin 0.7 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 7 mg
Choline 85 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 2 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1 1/2 cups

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Needed salt, and added corn, but was otherwise great!
08/25/08
I received only good comments with this recipe. It is very simple to make.
12/05/06
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