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Hearty Shipwreck Stew with Ground Beef and Vegetables

A thick slow cooker stew made with ground beef, tomato soup, onions, potatoes, and kidney beans for a hearty family meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hearty Shipwreck Stew with Ground Beef and Vegetables
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cans condensed tomato soup 10.75 oz each, undiluted
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 5 large potatoes peeled if desired and cubed
  • 2 cans kidney beans 15.25 oz each, undrained

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Ground Beef

  • Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook, stirring frequently and breaking the meat into small pieces, until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains.
  • Drain the excess grease from the skillet.

Step 2: Transfer to the Slow Cooker

  • Transfer the cooked ground beef to a slow cooker.

Step 3: Add the Remaining Ingredients

  • Add the condensed tomato soup, chopped onions, cubed potatoes, and undrained kidney beans to the slow cooker.
  • Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 4: Cook the Stew

  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
  • Cook on the Low setting for 4 to 5 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the stew has thickened.

Step 5: Check and Serve

  • Check the potatoes with a fork to ensure they are fully tender.
  • Stir the stew before serving.
  • Serve warm in bowls with your preferred side dish.

Notes

To make this Hearty Shipwreck Stew with Ground Beef and Vegetables gluten-free, use certified gluten-free condensed tomato soup, as some canned soups may contain wheat-based thickeners or additives. Confirm that the kidney beans are gluten-free and free from cross-contamination. Ground beef, onions, and potatoes are naturally gluten-free when prepared without gluten-containing seasonings or additives.