This easy slow cooker onion beef is the kind of comforting dinner that requires very little preparation. Ground beef is combined with dry onion soup mix and creamy soups, then slowly cooked until tender and rich with savory flavor. Similar four-ingredient versions use ground beef, onion soup mix, and condensed cream soups for an especially simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
Instructions
1. Add the Beef
Place the ground beef in the slow cooker. Break it into large pieces so it cooks evenly.
2. Add the Seasoning
Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the ground beef.
3. Add the Soups
Spoon the cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup over the beef.
4. Slow Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for about 6 to 8 hours, or until the beef is completely cooked and tender. Similar recipes use an 8-hour LOW cooking time.
5. Stir and Serve
Once cooked, break the beef into smaller pieces and stir everything together until the creamy onion gravy is evenly combined.
Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
What to Serve With It
Creamy mashed potatoes
Buttered egg noodles
Steamed rice
Green beans
Roasted vegetables
Warm dinner rolls
Helpful Tips
For the best texture, avoid stirring the beef too frequently while it cooks.
If the finished gravy is thicker than you prefer, stir in a small amount of warm beef broth.
You can add sliced mushrooms or peas near the end of cooking for extra texture and color.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container and reheated for an easy second meal.
Final Thoughts
With just a handful of everyday ingredients, this slow cooker onion beef creates a warm, creamy, savory dinner with almost no hands-on work. The onion soup mix adds plenty of flavor while the condensed soups create a rich gravy that’s perfect over mashed potatoes or noodles.
It’s an easy comfort-food recipe to keep in your weeknight rotation.
