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### 🛒 **Ingredients You’ll Need**
– 1 lb ground beef (lean preferred)
– 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini work great)
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or substitute with homemade)
– 1/2 cup beef broth
– 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
– 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
– Salt & pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
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### 👩🍳 **How to Make It**
#### **1. Brown the Beef (Optional but Recommended)**
For extra flavor, quickly brown the ground beef in a skillet with a bit of oil before adding it to the slow cooker. Drain any excess fat. This step helps develop a richer, more complex taste.
#### **2. Layer in the Slow Cooker**
Add the browned beef, sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, and garlic to the slow cooker. Pour in the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
#### **3. Cook Low and Slow**
Cover and cook on **low for 6–7 hours** or **high for 3–4 hours**. The flavors will meld together beautifully, and the mushrooms will become tender and juicy.
#### **4. Serve and Enjoy**
Give it a good stir, garnish with chopped parsley if you’d like, and serve hot over your favorite base — mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice are all perfect choices.
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### 🍽️ **Serving Suggestions**
– **Classic Comfort**: Spoon it over buttery mashed potatoes or fluffy white rice for the ultimate cozy meal.
– **Low-Carb Option**: Serve with cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles.
– **Open-Faced Sandwich**: Pile it on thick-cut toast or a toasted bun for a rustic sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
– **Add Some Greens**: A crisp green salad or steamed veggies on the side make this a complete, balanced meal.
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### 💡 **Tips & Variations**
– **Make it Creamier**: Stir in a splash of heavy cream or sour cream at the end for a richer finish.
– **Add Veggies**: Feel free to toss in chopped carrots, bell peppers, or even spinach during the last hour for a veggie boost.
– **Cheesy Finish**: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top just before serving for an ooey-gooey upgrade.
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### 🧡 **Final Thoughts**
This **Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Mushroom** dish is the kind of recipe you keep in your back pocket for those days when you need something comforting, simple, and satisfying. It’s full of rich flavor, easy to customize, and loved by even the pickiest eaters.
So dust off your slow cooker, grab some ground beef and mushrooms, and let the aroma of home-cooked goodness fill your kitchen. This one’s a keeper!
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**Tried it?** Let me know your favorite way to serve it or what twist you added to make it your own! 🍽️👩🍳
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