That sounds like one of those super simple, dump-and-go slow cooker meals that turns out surprisingly rich and comforting. Here’s a creamy version that fits exactly what you described:
🍲 Creamy Slow Cooker Ground Beef (4 Ingredients + Broth)
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, cubed
👩🍳 Instructions
- Brown the beef (recommended):
Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat. - Add to slow cooker:
Transfer beef to the slow cooker. - Pour & add everything else:
Add chicken broth, ranch seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, and cream cheese cubes. - Cook:
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
- Stir until creamy:
About 20–30 minutes before serving, stir well so the cream cheese melts into a smooth, rich sauce.
🍽️ How to Serve
- Over rice 🍚
- With mashed potatoes 🥔
- Over pasta 🍝
- Or even in toasted buns like sloppy joes
🔥 Why Everyone Loves It
- Minimal prep (almost “dump and go”)
- Super creamy, savory, and comforting
- Easy to customize
✨ Easy Variations
- Add garlic or onions for more depth
- Stir in cheddar cheese at the end for extra richness
- Toss in mushrooms or peas for texture
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version
If you want, I can give you a no canned soup version (from scratch sauce) or a spicier Tex-Mex twist 🌶️
