Description
Ultra-easy comfort food with tender beef, soft potatoes, and rich gravy — perfect for busy days. Just dump, cook, and enjoy.
Ingredients (4 Simple Items)
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1½–2 lbs beef stew meat or beef tips
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1½ lbs baby potatoes (halved if large)
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1 packet onion soup mix
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
Optional (not counted in 4): ½ cup beef broth for thinner gravy.
Cook Time
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Low: 7–8 hours
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High: 3–4 hours
Instructions
Add potatoes to bottom of slow cooker.
Place beef on top.
Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly.
Spread cream of mushroom soup over everything.
Cover and cook until beef is fork-tender.
Stir before serving to coat in gravy.
Texture Tip
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For thicker gravy → cook uncovered last 20 minutes.
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For thinner gravy → add beef broth at start.
Approx Nutrition (Per Serving – 4 servings)
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Calories: 420–480
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Protein: 35–40g
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Carbs: 30–35g
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Fat: 18–22g
Estimated WW Points (Per Serving)
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Blue: 8–10 points
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Green: 9–12 points
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Purple: 7–9 points
(Using lean beef lowers points.)
Variations
Add carrots (makes it 5 ingredients)
Add garlic for deeper flavor
Add thyme or rosemary
Serve over cauliflower mash (low-carb option)
Storage
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Fridge: 3–4 days
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Freezer: Up to 2 months
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Reheat gently to keep beef tender
Best Beef Cuts (Very Important)
Chuck roast (cubed) → most tender & flavorful Stew meat → convenient but can vary in tenderness Sirloin tips → leaner, slightly firmer
Pro Tip:
If using stew meat, cook on LOW for best tenderness. High heat can make it tough.
Potato Options
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Baby Yukon Gold → creamy texture
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Red potatoes → hold shape well
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Russet → softer, thicker gravy
Cut potatoes evenly for even cooking.
How to Thicken the Gravy (If Needed)
If gravy is too thin:
Option 1:
Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water → stir in → cook 20 mins more.
Option 2 (lower carb):
Use ½ tsp xanthan gum.
Option 3:
Remove lid last 30 minutes to reduce liquid naturally.
Flavor Boosters (Still Simple)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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Fresh thyme or rosemary
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Splash Worcestershire sauce
These don’t change the simplicity but elevate flavor.
Make It Healthier
Use lean sirloin Use low-sodium soup & soup mix Add carrots or green beans for fiber Serve smaller portion + side salad
You can reduce calories by 60–100 per serving with leaner beef.
Is It Diabetic-Friendly?
Traditional version = moderate carbs (30–35g per serving from potatoes + soup)
To make better for blood sugar:
Replace half the potatoes with cauliflower Use homemade mushroom sauce (no added sugar) Increase protein portion, reduce potatoes
Low-carb version can drop to 12–18g carbs per serving.
Common Mistakes
Cooking on HIGH too long → tough beef Adding too much broth Cutting potatoes too small Not seasoning enough
Meal Prep Tips
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Tastes even better next day
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Freeze in portion containers
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Add splash of broth when reheating
