Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ medium head cabbage, cut into chunks
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle vegetable juice
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
Transfer the browned ground beef to a slow cooker. Layer cabbage, broccoli, potatoes, onion, carrots, and peas on top. Pour vegetable juice over the ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours, or until vegetables are tender. Gently stir after a few hours of cooking to ensure even flavor distribution.
Customize this recipe by adjusting ingredient quantities based on your slow cooker size or adding your favorite herbs and spices for extra flavor. Enjoy this hearty, nutritious stew as a satisfying meal!
