Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Green Bean Supper

This Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Green Bean Supper is the kind of simple, hearty meal that earns a permanent place in your dinner rotation. Raw ground beef, canned green beans, tender potatoes, creamy mushroom soup, and savory seasonings come together in the slow cooker with almost no prep work. As everything cooks slowly, the beef becomes tender and flavorful while the potatoes absorb the rich, comforting sauce. It’s an affordable, filling family dinner that’s especially perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) cut green beans, drained
• 1½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

1. Prepare the Slow Cooker

Lightly spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

Spread the halved potatoes across the bottom of the slow cooker. Keeping the potatoes underneath helps them cook evenly and allows them to absorb the savory juices from the beef.

2. Add the Raw Ground Beef

Break the raw ground beef into small chunks and scatter it evenly over the potatoes.

You don’t need to brown the beef first. That’s what makes this recipe especially convenient. However, breaking it into smaller pieces helps it cook more evenly and prevents large chunks from remaining together.

3. Add the Green Beans

Drain the canned green beans and spread them over the ground beef.

The green beans add color, texture, and a simple vegetable component to this filling one-pot meal.

4. Make the Creamy Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and minced garlic.

Pour the mixture evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker.

Add the diced onion on top.

5. Slow Cook

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on:

• LOW: 6–7 hours
• HIGH: 3–4 hours

Cooking times can vary depending on the slow cooker and the size of the potato pieces.

The meal is ready when the potatoes are fork-tender and the ground beef has reached a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

6. Stir and Add Cheese

Once everything is cooked, gently stir the beef, green beans, potatoes, and creamy sauce together.

If using cheddar cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the top. Cover the slow cooker again and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese has completely melted.

7. Serve

Spoon the hot ground beef and green bean mixture into bowls and serve immediately.

For an extra touch of flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of black pepper.

Helpful Tips

Break up the beef well. Since the ground beef goes into the slow cooker raw, breaking it into smaller pieces before adding it helps it cook more evenly.

Use small potatoes. Baby potatoes or potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces cook more reliably than large chunks.

Don’t add too much liquid. The green beans and beef release moisture as they cook, so the amount of broth in this recipe is intentionally moderate.

For a richer flavor, you can brown the beef and onions in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. This isn’t necessary, but it adds a deeper roasted flavor.

Easy Variations

For a cheesy casserole-style version, add extra cheddar during the final 10 minutes.

You can substitute cream of chicken or cream of celery soup for the mushroom soup.

For additional vegetables, add sliced mushrooms, carrots, corn, or peas.

If you enjoy a little heat, add crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.

Serving Suggestions

This hearty slow-cooker supper is filling on its own, but you can serve it with:

• Warm dinner rolls
• Cornbread
• Garlic bread
• Simple green salad
• Coleslaw
• Steamed vegetables

A warm piece of crusty bread is especially good for soaking up the creamy beef sauce.

Storage

Allow leftovers to cool before transferring them to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3–4 days.

Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm them gently in a saucepan. Add a splash of beef broth if the mixture becomes too thick after refrigeration.

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Make this easy Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Green Bean Supper with canned green beans, tender potatoes, creamy mushroom sauce, and savory seasonings.