Dinner Favorite: Grandma’s Slow-Cooked Beef
If you want a rich, comforting meal that fills your entire home with a mouthwatering aroma, Grandma’s Slow-Cooked Beef is the ultimate choice. This traditional family classic features tender, juicy beef that cooks low and slow. As a result, it completely melts in your mouth.
Smothered in a rich, savory gravy, this hearty dish delivers the cozy, heartwarming magic of Grandma’s Sunday kitchen. It brings that straight to your family dinner table!
Why You’ll Love This Slow-Cooked Beef
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tenderness: Cooking the beef slowly over low heat breaks down the meat until it is incredibly tender, juicy, and easy to shred with a fork.
Rich and Savory Gravy: The natural juices from the beef combine with simple seasonings. Therefore, this creates a deeply flavorful gravy that coats every single bite.
Effortless Weekday Dinner: This substantial, hands-off meal is perfect for busy days. It is also great for family gatherings, or meal-prepping cozy weekday dinners.
Tips for the Perfect Slow-Cooked Beef
Sear the Meat First: To lock in the juices and add a beautiful depth of flavor, sear your beef in a hot skillet for a few minutes on all sides before putting it into the slow cooker. This simple step creates a gorgeous crust. In addition, it makes your gravy taste incredibly rich.
Cook on Low Heat: Resist the urge to rush the process by turning the slow cooker to high! Giving the beef a full eight hours on low allows the tissues to break down properly. As a result, you get that perfect, pull-apart texture.
Thicken the Gravy at the End: To get a perfectly thick and luscious sauce, whisk a small cornstarch slurry into the liquid during the final thirty minutes of cooking. This ensures your savory gravy clings beautifully to the meat. Moreover, it coats your side dishes.
Dinner Favorite: Grandma’s Slow-Cooked Beef
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 drainer
- 1 peeler
- 1 large Slotted spoon
- 1 6-quart slow cooker (with a lid)
- 1 serving platter
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 large spoon
Ingredients
- 1 beef chuck roast (about 3 lbs), cubed
- 2 Tbsps cold water
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- ½ cup fresh pearl onions, peeled
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅓ cup oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 ⅛ cups beef broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1⅛ Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ cup sliced ripe-olives, drained
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the eat in oil in batches. drain.
- Transfer to a 6 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with italian seasoning, garlic and salt. Top with tomatoes and olives. Add the onions and broth.
- Cook covered on low until the meat is tender for about 6 to 8 hours.
- With a slotted spoon, remove the beef and onions to a serving platter, and keep it warm.
- Pour the cooking juices into a small saucepan. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil, cook and stir until thickened about 2 minutes.
- Spoon over the beef mixture, and serve.
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