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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    17 Ground Beef Crock Pot Recipes That Will Change Your Dinner Game

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 1, 2025, updated February 28, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can make dinners a breeze, especially when you use a slow cooker. With these 17 easy recipes, you can create hearty meals that are full of flavor and perfect for the whole family. From classic chili to savory casseroles, these dishes will make dinner time enjoyable and stress-free.

    Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili

    Slow Cooker No-Bean Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook.

    This chili cooks slowly in a flavorful mix of tomatoes and spices. With ground beef, crispy bacon, and tasty toppings, it's a perfect dish for any occasion.

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    Slow Cooker Taco Meat Loaf Stuffed Peppers

    Slow Cooker Taco Meat Loaf Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Taco Meat Loaf Stuffed Peppers offer a tasty twist on the usual stuffed peppers. This dish combines the flavors of taco meat and meatloaf, making it a great choice for a cozy meal.

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    Slow Cooker Baked Spaghetti

    Slow Cooker Baked Spaghetti.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Baked Spaghetti features a rich beef sauce layered with pasta, cream cheese, and mozzarella. Known as Million Dollar Spaghetti, it's a tasty dish that's sure to please.

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    Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup

    Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Ground beef is cooked with chopped onion and then combined in the crock pot with taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and spices. This is a simple and tasty taco soup that's perfect for a quick meal.

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    Slow Cooker Taco Soup

    Slow Cooker Taco Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This soup is simple to make in the slow cooker and packed with flavor. It features fire roasted corn, fresh salsa, and whole black olives.

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    Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls

    SLOW COOKER CABBAGE ROLLS.
    Photo credit: The Food Blog.

    Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls are a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare. You can enjoy a hearty and satisfying dinner waiting for you when you get home.

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    Copycat Wendy’s Chili

    Copycat Wendy’s Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe lets you enjoy the flavors of Wendy’s chili right at home. With all the beans, veggies, and spices included, it’s a great way to whip up a delicious meal.

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    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are a simple and delicious meal. It's a great dish to enjoy after a long day.

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    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are a simple dinner option that cooks itself in the crock pot. Ground beef and vegetables blend together for a delicious meal that's great for busy days.

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    Crock Pot Chili Mac And Cheese

    A bowl of Crock Pot Chili Mac And Cheese.
    Photo Credit: Eat Your Beets.

    This dish combines chili and macaroni for a hearty meal that's easy to prepare. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something filling without a lot of work.

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    Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Slow cooker lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Foodess.

    Slow Cooker Lasagna is filled with cheese and rich flavors. The slow cooker handles everything, from cooking the meat sauce to layering the lasagna, so you don’t have to boil the noodles separately.

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    Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash

    Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Hamburger hash in the crockpot combines soft potatoes, beef, and corn in a creamy mushroom sauce. Topped with melted cheese right before serving, this is a hearty meal you'll enjoy time and again.

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    Slow Cooker Land Your Man Baked Beans

    Slow Cooker Land Your Man Baked Beans.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This easy meal features ground beef, bell peppers, and onions as its main ingredients. The seasonings really bring everything together, making this dish a standout.

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    Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole

    Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Retro Recipe Box.

    Enjoy enchiladas in a simpler way with this easy recipe that skips the rolling. You can use either ground beef or ground turkey for a tasty meal.

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    Slow Cooker Nacho Soup

    Slow Cooker Nacho Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Nacho Soup is a tasty twist on your favorite nachos. With ground beef, Rotel, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning simmered together in a crock pot, this dish is perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole

    Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish combines tater tot casserole and shepherd’s pie for a tasty one-pot meal. With frozen veggies for extra substance and a layer of shredded cheddar on top, it’s a complete dinner that everyone in the family will love.

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    Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole

    Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole features tater tots with a southwestern twist and plenty of cheese. This is a hearty dish that's perfect for a cozy meal.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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