Slow Cooked Beef Dinner (Print Format)

Tender beef chunks slow cooked in rich savory sauce - the perfect hands-off dinner for busy days!

# Ingredients:

→ For the Meat

01 - 2 pounds beef sirloin, chuck roast, or stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for browning (optional)

→ For the Sauce

05 - 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
06 - ¼ cup soy sauce
07 - ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
08 - 3 tablespoons brown sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
10 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
13 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Optional Add-ins

14 - 1 pound baby potatoes, cut in half
15 - 1 cup baby carrots
16 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms
17 - 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
18 - 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water for thickening

# Steps:

01 - Pat beef chunks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, quickly brown meat on all sides for extra flavor. This step can be skipped if you're in a rush.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
04 - Transfer meat to slow cooker. If using vegetables, scatter them around and on top of the meat. Pour sauce over everything, making sure all meat is coated.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until meat is fork-tender and melts in your mouth.
06 - About 20 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir into slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens.
07 - Spoon tender beef and rich sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

# Tips:

01 - Recipe tastes even better the next day when flavors have had time to meld
02 - Can freeze portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months for quick weeknight dinners
03 - For complete one-pot meal, add your favorite vegetables directly to the slow cooker
04 - Browning the meat adds flavor but can be skipped if you're short on time

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