This simple recipe transforms inexpensive beef into a rich, tender, and flavorful meal with almost no effort.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Place the raw beef cubes in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the beef.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and beef broth until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the beef and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 7–8 hours, or
- High: 4–5 hours
- Once the beef is fork-tender, stir and serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Over mashed potatoes
- With buttered egg noodles
- Served on rice
- Alongside roasted vegetables
Optional Add-Ins
- Sliced mushrooms
- Diced onions
- Garlic cloves
- Worcestershire sauce (1 tablespoon)
Tips
- For a thicker gravy, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Chuck roast cut into cubes works especially well and becomes incredibly tender.
Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7–8 hours on Low
The result is melt-in-your-mouth beef in a savory onion-mushroom gravy that’s hard to believe came from just three main ingredients. 🍲🥩
