Slow Cooker Beef Burgundy

This easy slow cooker beef burgundy is the perfect cold-weather dinner when you want something rich, hearty, and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. Tender beef stew meat slowly cooks in a creamy mushroom and onion sauce, creating a thick, savory gravy that is absolutely delicious over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.

With only four simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, this easy crockpot beef recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, and cozy family meals. The slow cooker does most of the work, leaving you with fork-tender beef and a flavorful sauce that tastes like it simmered all day.

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Beef Recipe

• Only 4 main ingredients: Simple pantry-friendly ingredients make this recipe easy to prepare.
• Minimal prep: Get everything into the slow cooker in just a few minutes.
• Tender beef: Slow cooking helps transform beef stew meat into tender, comforting bites.
• Rich creamy gravy: Mushroom soup and onion seasoning create a thick, savory sauce.
• Perfect for busy nights: Let your crockpot handle dinner while you take care of other things.
• Family-friendly comfort food: Serve it with noodles, potatoes, or rice for a satisfying meal.
• Easy to customize: Add mushrooms, vegetables, or your favorite herbs for extra flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth

Instructions

1. Add the beef: Place the beef stew meat in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker and spread it into an even layer.
2. Make the creamy sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the dry onion soup mix, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth until well combined and smooth.
3. Combine: Pour the creamy mushroom mixture evenly over the beef. There is no need to stir extensively.
4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
5. Finish and serve: Gently stir the beef and gravy before serving. Spoon generously over cooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or fluffy white rice.

What to Serve With Crockpot Beef Burgundy

The creamy beef gravy is especially good with foods that can soak up the sauce.

• Wide egg noodles
• Mashed potatoes
• White or brown rice
• Buttered green beans
• Steamed peas
• Roasted carrots
• Simple green salad
• Crusty bread

Easy Variations

Add fresh mushrooms: For extra mushroom flavor, add 1–2 cups of sliced mushrooms during the final 1–2 hours of cooking.

Add vegetables: Carrots, peas, or green beans can turn this into a more complete one-pot family dinner.

Make the gravy thicker: If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir the slurry into the hot gravy during the final 15–20 minutes of cooking.

Add herbs: A little dried thyme, parsley, or rosemary can add another layer of flavor.

Use different beef: Chuck roast cut into bite-sized pieces also works well and becomes wonderfully tender after several hours in the slow cooker.

Helpful Slow Cooker Tips

• Cut the beef into similar-sized pieces so everything cooks evenly.
• Avoid opening the slow cooker repeatedly because heat escapes and cooking time increases.
• For the most tender beef, cook it until it is easily pierced with a fork.
• If preparing ahead, refrigerate the beef and sauce separately and combine them in the slow cooker the next morning.
• Serve immediately over noodles or potatoes so they can absorb the creamy gravy.

Storage and Reheating

Store leftover beef and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.

The beef and gravy can also be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 2–3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.