Description
A hearty Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup recipe made with ground beef, potatoes, mixed vegetables, and savory beef broth. Easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef, browned and drained
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
- 16 oz frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Dice the onion and peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
- Add beef, onion, potatoes, frozen vegetables, and diced tomatoes to the crockpot.
- Pour in beef broth, then season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce while browning the beef.
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a firmer texture that holds up well in slow cooking.
- Make it spicy by adding crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day—perfect for meal prepping!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours