3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef

3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef
🛒 Ingredients
2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat (raw, cubed)
1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) dry onion soup mix
1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
1/2 cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce
(That’s the magic combo — rich, savory, slightly sweet!)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Add Everything to the Slow Cooker
Place raw cubed beef into the slow cooker.
Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over the top.
Pour in beef broth and barbecue sauce.
Stir gently to combine.
2️⃣ Cook Low & Slow
Cover and cook:
Low: 7–8 hours
High: 4–5 hours
Beef is ready when it’s fork-tender and juicy.
3️⃣ Optional Thick Sauce
If you want thicker gravy:
Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water.
Stir into slow cooker during last 20 minutes on High.
🍽 Serve It With
✔ Mashed potatoes
✔ Rice
✔ Buttered noodles
✔ Sandwich rolls (for shredded beef sandwiches)
✔ Over baked potatoes
💡 Flavor Boost Ideas (Optional)
Add sliced mushrooms
Add chopped onions
Splash of Worcestershire sauce
Garlic powder or black pepper
❄ Storage
Refrigerate up to 4 days
Freeze up to 3 months