Creamy Slow Cooker Hamburger Patties

🛒 Ingredients (4 servings)

• 500 g ground beef (about 4 patties)
• 1 can (300 g) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 packet (25 g) onion soup mix
• 120 ml water (½ cup)
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Optional (but delicious):

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Form the patties
   Shape ground beef into 4 thick patties. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Optional step (adds flavor):
   Brown patties in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side.
   👉 This step is optional, but it helps seal in flavor.
3. Layer in slow cooker
   
   • Place sliced onions at the bottom.
   • Add patties on top.
5. Make the sauce
   In a bowl, mix:
   
   • Cream of mushroom soup
   • Onion soup mix
   • Water
   • Worcestershire (if using)
7. Pour over patties
   Cover completely with the sauce.
8. Cook
   
   • LOW: 6–7 hours
   • HIGH: 3–4 hours
9. 
   Patties should be fully cooked and tender.

🍽️ Serve With

• Mashed potatoes (classic!)
• Rice
• Egg noodles
• Steamed vegetables
• Or even inside sandwich buns for a sloppy-style burger

💰 Why This Recipe Is So Good

• Only 4–5 simple ingredients
• Very budget-friendly
• Minimal prep
• Super comforting
• Even better the next day