π₯ Savory Slow Cooker Beef & Gravy
π Ingredients
500β700 g beef stew meat (or chuck, cut into chunks)
1 packet onion soup mix
1 cup beef broth
1 can (300 g) cream of mushroom soup
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional but recommended)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, for deeper flavor)
2β3 carrots, sliced
3β4 potatoes, chopped
π©βπ³ Instructions
Layer ingredients:
Place beef, carrots, and potatoes in the slow cooker.
Make the savory mixture:
In a bowl, mix:
onion soup mix
beef broth
cream of mushroom soup
garlic
Worcestershire sauce
Pour and coat:
Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables. Stir slightly to coat everything.
Cook:
LOW for 7β8 hours
or HIGH for 4β5 hours
Finish & serve:
Stir before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
π½οΈ Serving Ideas
Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread
Add a sprinkle of parsley for freshness
π‘ Tips
Want it thicker? Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir in during the last 20 minutes
You can swap beef for chicken thighs for a lighter version