Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Ground Beef and Stuffing Bake

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When you need an easy comfort-food dinner, this 5-Ingredient Ground Beef and Stuffing Bake is a simple option. Ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, vegetables, and herb stuffing cook together in the slow cooker for a warm, satisfying meal with very little prep.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 box dry herb stuffing mix, about 6 ounces
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 ounces
  • 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables, 12–16 ounces
  • 1 cup water

 

How to Make It

  1. Lightly coat the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
  2. Place the raw ground beef in the bottom and break it up slightly.
  3. Spread the cream of mushroom soup over the beef.
  4. Add the frozen mixed vegetables.
  5. Sprinkle the dry stuffing mix evenly over everything.
  6. Pour the water gently over the stuffing. Do not stir.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours, until the beef is fully cooked and the stuffing is tender.
  8. Gently break up and stir the beef into the sauce before serving, while keeping some of the stuffing texture on top.

Serve hot.

 

Helpful Tips

  • Add a little garlic powder or black pepper to the beef if desired.
  • Diced carrots or bell peppers can be used in place of some of the frozen vegetables.
  • For a different version, ground turkey or ground chicken can replace the ground beef.

 

Make-Ahead

You can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and refrigerate them before cooking. Keep the slow cooker insert refrigerated until you’re ready to cook.

 

FAQs

  1. Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
    Yes. Ground turkey or ground chicken can be used as a substitute.
  2. Can I add extra vegetables?
    Yes. Diced carrots or bell peppers are simple additions.
  3. Why shouldn’t I stir it before cooking?
    Keeping the stuffing on top helps it cook into a distinct, tender layer rather than becoming mixed throughout the dish.

 

Final Thoughts

This Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Stuffing Bake uses just five main ingredients and requires minimal preparation. It’s a practical weeknight meal when you want something warm and comforting without spending much time in the kitchen.