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Discover a collection of easy and hearty crockpot beef recipes perfect for busy weeknights. These slow cooker meals deliver tender, flavorful beef with minimal effort, ideal for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef on all sides.
- Transfer browned beef to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together flour and a little water to make a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can sear the beef in batches to ensure a good crust.
- Add your favorite root vegetables like potatoes or parsnips.
- A splash of red wine can be added with the broth for extra depth.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-10 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg