Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Onion Gravy
This Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Onion Gravy is one of those dependable comfort food recipes that tastes like you worked all day. Just dump and go and let the slow cooker do most of the work. Tender beef stew meat cooks low and slow in a flavorful blend of onion soup mix, sloppy joe sauce, and red wine, creating a deep, hearty gravy that’s perfect over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or piled high onto a sandwich bun.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 386kcal
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 4 Pounds Beef Stew Meat cut into bite size pieces
- 4 Ounces Onion Soup Mix 2 packets
- 15 Ounces Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce 1 can
- ½ Cup Red Wine
- 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- ½ Cup Water
Instructions
How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Beef & Onion Gravy
- Place the beef stew meat in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the meat. Pour in the Manwich sauce and red wine. Stir well to combine.4 Pounds Beef Stew Meat, 4 Ounces Onion Soup Mix, 15 Ounces Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce, ½ Cup Red Wine
- Cook on Low for 8 hours, or High for 4 hours.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker. Continue cooking until the gravy thickens.3 Tablespoons Cornstarch, ½ Cup Water
- That’s it — simple ingredients, big flavor.
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Notes
Slow Cooker Tips for Tender Beef
- Use beef chuck or stew meat for best results.
- Don’t rush the cook time — low and slow produces the most tender beef.
- If you prefer deeper flavor, you can brown the beef before adding it to the slow cooker (optional).
Substitutions & Variations
No red wine?Substitute beef broth, additional water, or a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Want extra vegetables?
Add sliced mushrooms or diced onions at the beginning of cooking. Prefer a thicker gravy?
Add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1520mg | Potassium: 1039mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 5mg