This 5-ingredient slow cooker beef is the kind of supper that saves a busy day while still putting something hearty and comforting on the table. Using frozen shaved beef steak keeps prep wonderfully simple, and the slow cooker does the work of turning it into a savory, tender meal with rich flavor. It is an easy family-style recipe that feels cozy enough for a weeknight and satisfying enough to make again and again.
Serve this beef over mashed potatoes, cooked egg noodles, rice, or toasted sandwich rolls to soak up all that flavorful sauce. I also like to add a simple side of green beans, steamed broccoli, or a crisp salad to round out the meal and give everyone at the table a little something extra.
Servings: 6
2 pounds frozen shaved beef steak
1. Place the frozen shaved beef steak in the bottom of the slow cooker, spreading it out as evenly as you can.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, beef broth, and cream of mushroom soup until mostly smooth.
3. Pour the mixture over the beef, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, stirring once or twice if possible, until the beef is tender and the sauce is rich.
4. Stir well before serving to break up the beef and coat everything in the sauce. Spoon over mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, or rolls.
For sandwiches: Pile the cooked beef onto toasted hoagie rolls and top with provolone or mozzarella for an easy hot sandwich night.
For picky eaters: Serve the beef over buttered noodles and keep the extra sauce on the side so everyone can add as much or as little as they like.
To add vegetables: Stir in sliced mushrooms, onions, or even a few bell peppers during the last hour of cooking for a heartier one-pot meal.
For a thicker sauce: If you want the gravy a little thicker, leave the lid off for the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking or stir in a small cornstarch slurry before serving.
Make-ahead note: This beef reheats very well, so leftovers are wonderful for lunch the next day served over rice or tucked into sandwich buns.
