Crockpot ground beef instructions are here. Want to know how to cook hamburger in a slow cooker, it’s possible! Then use it as an ingredient in your recipe, or make taco meat out of it.
Wondering how to cook Crockpot ground beef from raw to perfectly tender? We will share with you the timing and steps needed so you too can add this to your list of family friendly slow cooker recipes at home. (originally published 7/20, affiliate links present)
Absolutely, which is why you should always adjust times and amounts as needed. Smaller amounts of slow cooker hamburger only need a few hours before they are done.
How to Cook Ground Beef in a Crockpot
There are just some of those days when you really don’t want to sit next to the stove watching water boil. In this case, watch meat cook down.
We make a lot of ground beef recipes and I just needed to figure this basic step down. You know those days when you really need dinner to be done when you get home. After an exhausting day of kids and sports it is nice to walk into your house and smell all the goodness. This one is always a winner for dinner.
Let’s talk a little bit about slow cooking shall we?? First off I have a few different varieties and I love them all. Each one has an occasion to be used like….
- This is my favorite 6 quart programmable one with a locking lid so it’s great for bringing to a potluck too.
- If you just want to serve a few appetizers you should get this one that sit side by side one another.
- I prefer not to use liners, but rather just spray olive oil inside before adding my food for easier cleanups.
Let me give you a peek of my pretty thang I bought recently. It goes with my kitchen so I can just leave it out on the countertop all the time.
Can you cook raw hamburger in the Crockpot?
That’s the next question of the day right? If you’re here I guess you’ve been wondering this too. Yes, it’s possible and turns out great. We will show you how to do it with 1-3 pounds of ground beef on hand.
Normally the answer is yes. If you’re adding other ingredients like our Crockpot hamburger casserole then it needs to be browned on your stovetop first. If it’s alone like this, you don’t.
This is a great method to do so in just a few hours with your hands totally off of it. Yes it needs to be stirred here and there but no standing at the hot stove and getting sweaty anymore.
How to Cook Bulk Hamburger in Your Slow Cooker
FAQ
Is it safe to cook raw ground beef in a slow cooker?
How long does it take to cook raw hamburger in a crock pot?
Can I put raw beef straight into a slow cooker?
How long to cook raw meat in crockpot on high?
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Meat Cut
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Meat Weight
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High Cook Time
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Pork Loin
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3-4 lbs
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5 hours
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Poultry**
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6 lbs
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6 ¼ hours
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Beef Roast
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3-4 lbs
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5 ¾ hours
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Stew Meat
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3 lbs
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4 ¾ hours
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Can you cook hamburger in a crock pot?
This simple Crock Pot Hamburger Stew features browned hamburger, potatoes, carrots, peas, and onions and is a cinch to throw together! Brown ground beef in a frying pan until no longer pink. Drain and set aside. While the ground beef is cooking, chop onion into small pieces and peel and slice potatoes into half circles.
How to make a healthy burger?
There are different ways to make a healthy burger. Traditional bread can be replaced by wholemeal bread or skillet bread rich in fiber or other similar preparations. The sauce used can be a homemade avocado sauce or beet hummus for example. Meat can be prepared at home with ground beef and natural seasonings or you can use shredded chicken breast or canned tuna. Lettuce, tomato and onion are also welcome and a healthy burger.
How to cook hamburger in a slow cooker?
Want to know how to cook hamburger in a slow cooker, it’s possible! Then use it as an ingredient in your recipe. Put all ingredients into slow cooker sprayed with non stick spray. Smash meat into small pieces and a thin layer on the bottom. Cook on high for 1.5-2 hours breaking up meat every 30 minutes until beef is no longer pink and cooked.
How do you cook burgers in a crock pot?
Line the bottom of your crock pot with the aluminum foil curls. I wanted to make sure that the burgers on the bottom wouldn’t be submerged in the excess fat so I lined the bottom of my crockery with canning lid rims. Lay enough burger patties to make one layer. I didn’t have them touching at all.