4-Ingredient Baked Beef with Onions
This easy baked beef and onion recipe is packed with rich, savory flavor using just four simple ingredients. It’s a comforting, budget-friendly dinner that’s perfect served with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 packet onion soup mix
½ cup beef broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or Dutch oven.
Spread half of the sliced onions in the bottom of the dish.
Place the beef evenly over the onions.
Sprinkle the onion soup mix over the beef.
Pour the beef broth evenly over the top.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.
Bake for 2½ to 3 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
Remove from the oven and gently stir the beef and onions together before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Creamy mashed potatoes
Buttered egg noodles
Steamed rice
Roasted vegetables
Crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices
Tips
Add sliced mushrooms or carrots if you’d like extra vegetables.
For a richer gravy, stir 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water into the pan juices and simmer until thickened.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2½–3 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes–3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
