Hearty Slow-Cooker Beef Potato Stew: A Flavorful Classic!

Ingredients

• 1. A pound of ground beef that's lean
• 2. A dash of garlic salt, to customize the flavor
• 3. A sprinkle of cayenne pepper for a kick (optional)
• 4. Two and a half cups of water for the base
• 5. A can of low-sodium beef broth, weighing 14.25 ounces
• 6. A can of yellow sweet corn, weighing 15.25 ounces
• 7. Ten small red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 8. Six fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings
• 9. A chopped small white onion for added flavor
• 10. A bit of onion powder, to your liking
• 11. Ground black pepper, as desired

Step 1

Start by breaking apart the ground beef in a skillet set over medium heat, infusing it with flavors of garlic salt and a hint of cayenne pepper. Keep stirring and cooking until the beef turns a delightful brown hue, ensuring to crumble it into smaller bits throughout the process, which should take around 5 to 7 minutes. Once done, make sure to drain off any excess grease from the beef.

Step 2

Next, in a slow cooker, mix together water, beef broth, sweet corn, diced potatoes, thinly sliced jalapeno peppers for a kick, chopped onion, a sprinkle of onion powder, and a dash of black pepper. Add in the drained ground beef to the mix. Allow this flavorful concoction to cook on a High setting until the potatoes are tender, stirring from time to time to ensure all the ingredients meld together perfectly. This slow cooking process usually takes around 3 1/2 to 4 hours but may vary based on your preference for potato tenderness.