Slow Cooked Beef Dinner (Printer-Friendly)
Tender beef simmered slowly with savory sauce creates a melt-in-your-mouth dish perfect for easy dinner plans.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Beef
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2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce
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1 cup beef broth
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Optional Vegetables
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1 cup baby potatoes
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1 cup baby carrots
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1 cup mushrooms, sliced
→ Thickening Slurry (optional)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons cold water
# Steps to Make This:
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Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
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In a hot skillet, sear beef cubes in batches without overcrowding until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
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In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, minced garlic, and smoked paprika until smooth.
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Arrange beef evenly in the slow cooker. Pour sauce mixture over, covering meat completely. Add optional vegetables around beef if desired.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
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In the last 30 minutes, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning. For thicker sauce, stir cornstarch slurry and cook an additional 15 minutes.
# Additional Notes:
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For uniform tenderness, cut beef against the grain and into consistent cube sizes.
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Slow cooking on low heat yields superior texture although it requires longer time.
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Storing leftovers for a day enhances flavor as components meld together.