This comforting Slow Cooked Beef Soup combines tender beef round steak with earthy mushrooms and sweet onions in a rich, savory broth. The condensed French onion soup base adds depth and sweetness, creating a robust flavor profile that warms the soul. The dish is uniquely topped with a crispy, savory herb stuffing mix tossed in melted butter, then crowned with gooey shredded mozzarella cheese. It’s a perfect meal for cold evenings or busy weeknights, offering a satisfying blend of textures from the soft meat to the crunchy topping. While it resembles a traditional stew, the addition of the stuffing crust gives it a unique, casserole-like quality that makes it feel indulgent yet homey.
Slow Cooked Beef Soup
Description
This comforting Slow Cooked Beef Soup combines tender beef round steak with earthy mushrooms and sweet onions in a rich, savory broth. The condensed French onion soup base adds depth and sweetness, creating a robust flavor profile that warms the soul. The dish is uniquely topped with a crispy, savory herb stuffing mix tossed in melted butter, then crowned with gooey shredded mozzarella cheese. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect meal for cold evenings or busy weeknights, offering a satisfying blend of textures from the soft meat to the crunchy topping. While it resembles a traditional stew, the addition of the stuffing crust gives it a unique, casserole-like quality that makes it feel indulgent yet homey.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the beef round steak into six serving-sized pieces.
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In a 3.5 to 4-quart slow cooker, layer half of the beef pieces, followed by half of the mushrooms and onion rings.
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Repeat the layering with the remaining beef, mushrooms, and onion rings.
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Pour the condensed French onion soup over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 8 to 10 hours, or until the beef is tender and no longer pink.
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About 15 minutes before serving, toss the stuffing mix and its seasoning packet with the melted margarine and 1/2 cup of liquid from the slow cooker pot.
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Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the top of the beef and mushroom mixture in the slow cooker.
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Cover the slow cooker and increase the heat setting to HIGH.
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Cook for 10 minutes, or until the stuffing is heated through and fluffy.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the hot stuffing.
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Cover and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1028.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 64.7g100%
- Saturated Fat 28.7g144%
- Cholesterol 186.3mg63%
- Sodium 1638.5mg69%
- Total Carbohydrate 45.1g16%
- Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
- Sugars 19.5g
- Protein 68.3g137%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
