Description

This slow cooked beef dinner combines tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich savory sauce for a comforting family meal. Perfect served with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into chunks

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup beef broth

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 teaspoon vinegar

1 teaspoon ketchup

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 pound baby potatoes, halved

1 cup baby carrots

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons cold water

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Instructions

Season the beef chunks with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides.
In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
Add the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and chopped onion to the slow cooker.
Place the browned beef over the vegetables and pour the prepared sauce mixture on top.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
Mix the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and continue cooking for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve warm with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Notes

Swap baby potatoes for sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor.

Add celery, green beans, parsnips, or turnips for extra vegetables.

Pearl onions can be used instead of chopped onion.

Increase red pepper flakes for additional heat.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding broth if needed to thin the sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 510 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 980 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 45 g
Cholesterol: 125 mg