Put raw ground beef in a slow cooker with these 4 ingredients. It’s comfort food perfection.

Put Raw Ground Beef in a Slow Cooker with These 4 Ingredients — It’s Comfort Food Perfection

When life gets busy, there’s nothing better than a dinner that practically cooks itself. That’s exactly what you get with this easy, budget-friendly slow cooker ground beef recipe. With just five ingredients (yes, including the beef!), it delivers all the rich, savory satisfaction of comfort food — with almost zero effort.

The best part? You don’t even need to brown the meat beforehand. Just toss it in raw, add the rest, and let your slow cooker do all the heavy lifting. By dinnertime, you’ll have a hearty, flavorful dish that’s perfect over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or straight out of the bowl.

Why This Recipe Works

✅ Minimal prep — No need to pre-cook the beef

✅ Just 5 ingredients — All pantry staples

✅ Set it and forget it — Ideal for busy days

✅ Comfort food classic — Rich, savory, and deeply satisfying

Ingredients

1 lb raw ground beef

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)

1 packet dry onion soup mix

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup beef broth (or water, if in a pinch)

Instructions

Add to Slow Cooker
Place the raw ground beef in the bottom of your slow cooker. Break it up slightly with a spoon, but no need to brown it.

Add Remaining Ingredients
Spoon the cream of mushroom soup over the beef. Sprinkle in the onion soup mix. Pour in the beef broth, then dollop the sour cream on top.