Description
This comforting Crock Pot Beef and Gravy recipe features tender ground beef patties simmered in a rich onion and cream of chicken soup-based gravy. Perfectly cooked in a slow cooker, it makes an easy and hearty main dish, ideal for serving over mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 ounce packet of onion soup and dip mix
Gravy and Broth
- 0.87 ounce packet of brown gravy mix
- 8 ounces beef or chicken broth
Vegetables
- 1 small white onion, sliced
Soups
- 2 – 10.5 ounce cans of condensed cream of chicken soup
Optional
- Mashed potatoes or rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the onions: Slice the small white onion and add the slices to the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavorful base for the dish.
- Form beef patties: In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the onion soup and dip mix thoroughly. Shape the mixture into four to six evenly sized patties.
- Assemble in the slow cooker: Place the beef patties on top of the sliced onions in the Crock Pot. Evenly sprinkle the brown gravy mix over the patties.
- Add broth and soups: Pour 8 ounces of beef or chicken broth over the meat and gravy mix. Then, spread the condensed cream of chicken soup over the patties for a creamy gravy base.
- Cook the beef: Cover with the lid and cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 hours until the beef is tender and cooked through, and the gravy is thickened.
- Finishing touches: Before serving, skim off any excess grease from the surface using a turkey baster if desired. Stir everything gently to combine flavors.
- Serve: Spoon the beef and gravy over cooked mashed potatoes or rice for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Remove any excess grease that floats to the top during cooking with a turkey baster for a leaner dish.
- Nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredient brands and portions.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated gently to retain flavor and texture.
- For added vegetables, consider adding sliced mushrooms or diced carrots at the beginning of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
