Crockpot Creamy Mushroom Beef

Ingredients

• 1½–2 lbs (700–900 g) ground beef
• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz / 300 g each)
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 small onion, diced (optional)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
• ½ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
2. Place beef in the crockpot.
3. Add cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, beef broth, onion, garlic powder, pepper, and mushrooms.
4. Stir until combined.
5. Cover and cook:
   • Low: 6–8 hours
   • High: 3–4 hours
6. Stir in sour cream during the last 15–20 minutes if using.
7. Serve over:
   • Mashed potatoes
   • Egg noodles
   • Rice
   • Biscuits

Optional Add-ins

• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup green beans
• 4 oz cream cheese for extra richness
• Worcestershire sauce (1 tbsp) for deeper flavor

Serves: 6–8 people.
Prep time: 10–15 minutes.
Cook time: 6–8 hours on Low.