3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef (Melt-in-Your-Mouth Gravy Beef)

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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef (Melt-in-Your-Mouth Gravy Beef)

 Why You’ll Love It

  • Dump-and-go (no browning, no prep stress)

  • Rich, savory gravy with ultra-tender beef

  • Budget-friendly & perfect for busy days

  • Feels like comfort food you worked hard on (you didn’t)

Ingredients

Main

  • 2–2½ lbs raw cubed beef (chuck roast or stew meat)

The 3 Magic Ingredients

  1. 1 packet onion soup mix

  2. 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

  3. 1 cup beef broth (or water, but broth = more flavor)

That’s it. No seasoning needed.

Instructions

  1. Place the raw cubed beef directly into the slow cooker.

  2. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the beef.

  3. Pour the cream of mushroom soup and beef broth on top.

  4. Gently stir to coat everything.

  5. Cover and cook:

    • LOW: 7–8 hours (best texture)

    • HIGH: 4–5 hours

  6. Stir once at the end. The beef should fall apart with a fork.

 Description

This recipe creates unbelievably tender beef swimming in a thick, savory gravy. The onion soup mix brings deep umami flavor, the mushroom soup adds creaminess, and slow cooking does all the heavy lifting. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop.

 Tips & Variations

  • Best cut: Chuck roast > pre-cut stew meat (more tender)

  • Too thick? Stir in a splash of hot broth at the end

  • Add veggies: Toss in potatoes, carrots, or mushrooms halfway through

  • Extra richness: Stir in 1 tbsp butter before serving

  • Low sodium: Use low-sodium soup & broth

 Servings

  • Serves 4–6 people

Estimated Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)

  • Calories: ~420

  • Protein: ~38g

  • Fat: ~28g

  • Carbs: ~6g

  • Sodium: Moderate–High (depends on soup mix)

 Benefits

  • High-protein, filling comfort food

  • Great for meal prep or freezing

  • Minimal ingredients = fewer additives overall

  • Perfect for beginners or busy households

Q & A

Q: Can I use frozen beef?
A: It’s safer to thaw first so the meat reaches a safe temperature quickly.

Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Swap cream of mushroom for a dairy-free condensed soup or thick beef gravy.

Q: Does it need seasoning?
A: Nope—the soup mix handles it all.

Q: Can I cook it overnight?
A: Yes! LOW for 8 hours works perfectly.

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