Description
A hearty and flavorful slow-cooked beef casserole perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
- 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
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a slow cooker, combine the browned beef, sautéed onion and garlic, carrots, potatoes, red and green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir everything together until well combined. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the casserole during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like green beans or peas for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 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: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg