Description
A hearty and flavorful slow-cooked beef casserole perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- In a slow cooker, combine the browned beef, sautéed onion and garlic, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped red bell pepper, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything together until well mixed. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine to the slow cooker along with the beef broth.
- You can substitute the beef chuck with stew meat or even chicken for a lighter option. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg