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Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Stew

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Slow cooker chuck wagon stew is a hearty stew that uses simple, affortable ingredients. Ground beef, baked beans, bell peppers, and carrots slow cook together in a seasoned broth. This crockpot recipe produces bold flavors with minimal effort. Chuck wagon stew is perfect for family dinners or meal-prepping. Instructions to make this ground beef stew in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef, seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 16 ounces canned baked beans
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled & diced
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teapoons salt (or more)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or black pepper)
  • 1 tablespoon oil of your choice

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the ground beef and onion. Cook until the beef is browned, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Crumble the beef as it cooks. Drain the grease and add the mixture to the slow cooker.
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  3. Cook HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Add the oil. Once hot, add the ground beef, bell pepper, and onion. Cook until the beef is browned, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Crumble the beef as it cooks. Drain the excess grease if needed.
  2. Add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot. Stir to mix well.
  3. Select manual setting, high pressure for 25 minutes. When cooking time is done, quick-release the pressure.

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