Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Potato Soup (Hearty Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup)
This Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Potato Soup is a rich, hearty, and comforting one-pot meal made with tender potatoes, savory ground beef, vegetables, and tomatoes simmered slowly in a flavorful beef broth. This easy crockpot soup recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and cozy family dinners.
If you love old-fashioned soup recipes, slow cooker comfort food, and healthy homemade soups, this recipe is a must-try!
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained
½ medium onion, diced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
16 oz frozen mixed vegetables (or 1 large can Veg-All, drained)
2 cans diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
4 bay leaves
How to Make Slow Cooker Ground Beef Potato Soup
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and drain excess fat.
Add the beef to your slow cooker (crockpot).
Add diced onion, potatoes, mixed vegetables, tomatoes, and beef broth.
Season with salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.
Stir well to combine.
Cover and cook:
Low for 7–8 hours (overnight)
Medium for 4–5 hours
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy this hearty homemade soup.
Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Beef and Potato Soup
This slow cooker ground beef soup is not only delicious—it’s also packed with nutritional and lifestyle benefits:
✔ High in Protein
Ground beef provides long-lasting energy and keeps you full longer.
✔ Rich in Fiber
Potatoes, vegetables, and tomatoes support digestion and gut health.
✔ Budget-Friendly
Made with simple pantry staples and frozen veggies—perfect for saving money.
✔ Perfect for Meal Prep
This soup stores well in the fridge or freezer, making it ideal for busy weeks.
✔ One-Pot Comfort Food
Everything cooks together in the crockpot—no mess, no stress.
Perfect For:
Slow cooker meals
Old-fashioned comfort food
Family dinners
Healthy homemade soups
Meal prep and freezer meals
Cold weather comfort
