Here’s a super-simple slow cooker beef recipe that’s rich, tender, and packed with flavor — minimal prep, maximum comfort.
🥘 Slow Cooker Beef with 3 Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 cup beef broth (or water if you prefer)
Optional: salt, pepper, or garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Prep the beef
- Trim excess fat if desired. No searing needed — the slow cooker will tenderize it.
- Combine ingredients
- Place beef cubes in the slow cooker.
- Pour in cream of mushroom soup and beef broth.
- Sprinkle dry onion soup mix over the top.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
- Serve
- Spoon over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- The sauce is thick, creamy, and full of flavor.
💡 Why this works
- Slow cooking breaks down tough beef fibers, making it melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Cream of mushroom soup + onion soup mix = instant savory gravy without extra steps.
- Minimal ingredients, but the flavor is rich and hearty.
If you want, I can also give a vegetable-packed version using the same 3-ingredient base that adds carrots, potatoes, and celery for a full one-pot meal.
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