Pour cream of mushroom soup over raw beef stew meat, along with 2 other ingredients,

This oven-baked, 4-ingredient creamy mushroom beef bake is my cozy, default dinner when I don’t know what to make. It leans on a very Midwestern pantry classic—canned cream of mushroom soup—poured straight over raw beef stew meat in a glass casserole dish. As it bakes, the soup transforms into a rich gravy that tenderizes the beef with almost no effort. It’s the kind of practical, set-it-and-forget-it comfort food many of us grew up with, but it still feels satisfying after a long day.
This creamy mushroom beef is begging for something starchy to soak up the sauce: serve it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed white rice. Add a simple green side like roasted broccoli, sautéed green beans, or a crisp salad with a tangy vinaigrette to cut through the richness. A slice of crusty bread is also handy for swiping up the last of the gravy, and if you enjoy wine, a light red like Pinot Noir or a medium-bodied Merlot pairs nicely with the mushrooms and beef.
Oven-Baked 4-Ingredient Creamy Mushroom Beef Bake
Servings: 4

Ingredients
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (1-ounce) packet dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup water
Directions