Description
Slow Cooker Beef & Potatoes is a comforting one-pot dinner that combines tender smoked beef, buttery potatoes, and crisp green beans simmered in savory broth. This easy, set-and-forget recipe delivers rich flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Ready in just a few hours, it offers hearty nutrition and a satisfying taste that feels like home-cooked comfort. Serve it with a fresh side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal and tasty leftoversnow.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds smoked beef, cut into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add diced potatoes and chopped onion to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer smoked beef chunks on top.
- Pour beef broth over the meat and vegetables, then add green beans.
- Dot with butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- brown the smoked beef before adding it to the slow cooker. Adjust seasoning at the end of cooking if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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