Place these patties in the slow cooker and add 3 other ingredients. You’ll get a meal so delicious your husband will ask for it every week.

This 4-ingredient slow cooker Salisbury steak is one of those set-it-and-forget-it dinners that tastes like you fussed all afternoon. It starts with simple ground beef patties that go straight into the slow cooker, then you pour just three more pantry-friendly ingredients on top. By the time everyone’s hungry, you’ve got tender, flavorful patties in a rich brown gravy that feels like a classic Midwestern diner plate. It’s perfect for busy school nights, and it’s the kind of cozy, stick-to-your-ribs meal that families ask for again and again.

Serve these Salisbury steak patties right in their gravy over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed white rice to soak up every bit of sauce. Add a simple veggie like buttered peas, green beans, or a tossed salad on the side to round things out. If you like a little crunch, warm up some dinner rolls or garlic toast for dipping in the gravy—kids especially love that part.

1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80–90% lean), shaped into 6 oval patties
2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (1-ounce) packet brown gravy mix
1/2 cup water