Kid-Friendly Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• •1 pound Ground beef (lean)
• •1 cup Carrots, diced small
• •1/2 cup Cooked brown rice or oats
• •1 Egg
• •1/2 cup Sweet potato, finely diced
• •1 1/2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks, then drain any excess fat.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, diced carrots, cooked brown rice or oats, egg, diced sweet potato, and chicken broth.
3. 3Mix gently until all ingredients are just combined—do not overmix.
4. 4Transfer the mixture to your crockpot.
5. 5Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours.
6. 6Stir the stew halfway through cooking to ensure even heating.
7. 7Check that the vegetables are very tender and the mixture is warm throughout.
8. 8Remove from the crockpot and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. 9Portion into kid-sized bowls and serve warm.
10. 10Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.