slow-cooked beef dish

Here’s a slow-cooked beef dish recipe that’s hearty, tender, and full of flavor — perfect for dinner 🥩🍲

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Slow-Cooked Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3–4 potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute more broth)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)
• 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

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Instructions

1. Season beef with salt and pepper.
2. Sear meat (optional but recommended): Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef on all sides.
3. Add to slow cooker: Place beef, onions, carrots, and potatoes in the slow cooker.
4. Add liquids & seasoning: Stir in broth, wine, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and bay leaves.
5. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until beef is tender.
6. Thicken stew (optional): Mix 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch with ¼ cup water and stir into stew. Cook 10–15 minutes until thickened.
7. Add peas and cook 5 more minutes. Remove bay leaves.
8. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

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Tips

• Use chuck roast or stew meat for tender results
• Add mushrooms or parsnips for extra flavor
• Leftovers taste even better the next day

If you want, I can give a slow-cooked beef roast with gravy version or a beef and vegetable slow cooker casserole.