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Crockpot Creamy Hamburger Gravy or Slow Cooker Cream of Mushroom Ground Beef

Crockpot Creamy Hamburger Gravy, also known as Slow Cooker Cream of Mushroom Ground Beef, is a simple comfort-food recipe made with ground beef, mushroom soup, seasonings, and a rich creamy sauce. It is the kind of meal that feels homemade, warm, and filling without needing complicated ingredients or long kitchen work.

This dish is perfect for busy days because the slow cooker does most of the work. Once the beef is browned and mixed with the creamy sauce, it slowly cooks until the flavors blend together into a thick, savory gravy. You can serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, biscuits, or even toasted bread.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This recipe is budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and family-friendly. Ground beef gives the dish a hearty flavor, while cream of mushroom soup creates a smooth gravy with a deep, savory taste. The slow cooker helps the sauce become rich and well combined.

It is also a flexible recipe. You can make it thicker, lighter, cheesier, or more seasoned depending on your taste. It works well for weeknight dinners, meal prep, potlucks, or cozy weekend meals.

Ingredients

To make Crockpot Creamy Hamburger Gravy, you will need:

1 ½ to 2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 cup beef broth
½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water, optional for thickening
Fresh parsley, optional for garnish

Step 1: Brown the Ground Beef

Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon or spatula. Cook until the meat is fully browned and no pink remains.

Browning the beef before adding it to the crockpot gives the dish better flavor. It also helps remove extra grease, which keeps the gravy from becoming too oily.

Once the beef is cooked, drain off the excess fat.

Step 2: Cook the Onion and Garlic

Add the chopped onion to the same skillet with the browned beef. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion becomes soft and lightly golden.

Then add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Garlic burns quickly, so do not cook it too long. This step adds a deeper homemade flavor to the gravy.

Step 3: Add Everything to the Slow Cooker

Transfer the cooked beef, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.

Add the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and paprika. Stir everything together until the beef is well coated in the creamy sauce.

The mixture may look thick at first, but it will loosen slightly as it cooks.