4-Ingredient Melt-in-Your-Mouth Spring Dinner
This sounds like a classic slow-cooked beef and gravy comfort meal. Here’s a simple version that fits the “cheap dinner trick” description perfectly.
Ingredients
1½–2 lbs beef chuck roast or stew beef
1 packet onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup beef broth
Optional
Potatoes, carrots, or onions for a full meal
Fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
Place the beef in a slow cooker or baking dish.
Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the meat.
Mix the cream of mushroom soup with the beef broth and pour over everything.
Cover and cook:
Slow cooker: LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours
Oven: 325°F (165°C) for about 3 hours covered
The meat should become fork-tender and melt in your mouth. Shred slightly and spoon the rich gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.
Easy Serving Ideas
Mashed potatoes
Buttered noodles
Rice
Crusty bread
