How To Cook Ground Beef in A Crock Pot (Make Ahead)
Learn how to cook ground beef in the crock pot for easy meal prep. Add a few seasonings, then let your countertop appliance do all the work!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef I use 85% lean
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a crock pot. Stir and combine. Cook on high 2-3 hours or low 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain if necessary.
- Divide into portions, place in freezer safe resealable zip top bags. Freeze for several months.
Notes
Cook up to 5 pounds at a time, adjust cooking time as necessary. I divide in half and freeze in 1 pound (pre-cook weight) portions, as that is the most common amount in the recipes I use.
I cook 2 pounds in a 2 quart crockpot.
If you are cooking super lean ground beef such as 93%, you will want to add 1/2 cup water so that it doesn't dry out.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 246cal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 366mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg