Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Poor Man’s Steak

A classic budget-friendly comfort meal made with ground beef patties slow-cooked in rich gravy. It’s simple, hearty, and perfect for busy days. 🥘
🧾 Ingredients (5 items)
1 lb ground beef
1 packet onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 cup breadcrumbs
👨‍🍳 Instructions
Mix the patties
In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, and half of the onion soup mix.
Form steaks
Shape the mixture into 4–6 oval patties (like small steaks).
Brown the patties (optional but recommended)
Lightly brown them in a skillet for about 2–3 minutes per side. This adds flavor.
Prepare the gravy
In another bowl, whisk together:
Cream of mushroom soup
Milk
Remaining onion soup mix
Slow cook
Place patties in the slow cooker.
Pour the gravy over them.
Cook
Low: 5–6 hours
High: 3–4 hours
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve the steak and gravy with:
🥔 Mashed potatoes
🍚 White rice
🥦 Steamed vegetables
🍞 Warm bread
⭐ Tips
Add sliced mushrooms or onions for extra flavor.
Use cream of chicken soup if you don’t have mushroom.
If the gravy is thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water and stir in during the last 20 minutes.