There’s something deeply comforting about a meal that comes together with almost no effort, yet fills the house with warmth and the kind of aroma that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking, “What’s cooking?” This Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Rice and Gravy is exactly that kind of recipe. It’s the one you turn to on busy weekdays, lazy Sundays, or those days when you just want something simple, cozy, and satisfying without overthinking dinner.
If you’re looking for an easy Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Rice and Gravy for dinner, or even a quick side dish for holidays, this recipe is about to become your new go-to. Minimal ingredients, maximum comfort—and honestly, that’s exactly what we all need sometimes.
Prep Time: 15minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6hours hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g beef stew meat or cubed steak
- 1 packet 1 oz / 28 g brown gravy mix
- 2 cups 480 ml water
- 1 cup 190 g uncooked white rice
Instructions
- Add to slow cooker
- Place the beef into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the gravy mix evenly over the meat.
- Pour liquid
- Add the water and gently stir to combine, making sure the meat is coated.
- Cook low and slow
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Cook the rice separately
- About 20 minutes before serving, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Serve
- Spoon the tender beef and rich gravy over the cooked rice and serve warm.