Put Raw Ground Beef in a Slow Cooker

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) raw ground beef
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 packet onion soup mix (about 1 oz)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 8 oz egg noodles (cooked separately, for serving) – optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker
    Place the raw ground beef evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker. You don’t need to brown it first — the slow cooker will handle that for you.
  2. Add the flavor base
    Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the beef.
  3. Add creaminess
    Pour the condensed cream of mushroom soup over the top. Spread it lightly to cover the beef.
  4. Add liquid
    Pour in the beef broth around the edges so the soup mixture stays mostly on top.
  5. Cook
    Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Break up & mix
    Use a spoon to break up the beef into small crumbles and stir everything together until creamy and well combined.
  7. Serve
    Serve over cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a warm, hearty comfort meal.

💡 Tip: For extra richness, stir in ½ cup sour cream right before serving.

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