Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Beef and Onion
A tender beef and onion stew made with minimal ingredients and effort. Rich, savory gravy forms naturally from onions and beef juices, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 480
- Total Time: 535
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat (Beef)
Ingredients
3 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 3-inch chunks)
3 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1.5 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste)
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice onions into 1/4-inch half-moons
Place beef chunks and sliced onions in a single layer on the slow cooker
Sprinkle salt evenly over beef, massaging into surface
Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until beef is tender
Notes
Beef chuck roast is ideal for tender results
Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper with salt for extra flavor
Optional: Add 1 cup beef broth for richer gravy (not required)
Rest meat 10 minutes before serving for juicy slices