Here’s a super-easy slow cooker beef recipe that turns raw cubed beef into a tender, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth meal using just 3 main ingredients:
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Beef
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900g) beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery/chicken for variation)
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
Instructions
- Prepare the beef:
- Place the raw cubed beef in the slow cooker.
- Add the sauces & seasoning:
- Pour the cream of mushroom soup over the beef.
- Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix on top.
- Mix lightly:
- Stir just enough to coat the beef, but it doesn’t have to be fully combined — the slow cooker will do the rest.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender and easily shredded or pierced with a fork.
- Serve:
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Optional: garnish with fresh parsley for color.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add carrots, potatoes, or celery at the beginning for a full meal in one pot.
- For a richer flavor, stir in ½ cup of red wine or Worcestershire sauce with the soup.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld.
If you want, I can make a list of 5 more 3-ingredient slow cooker beef recipes that are just as effortless but taste gourmet.
Do you want me to do that?