Description
Tender and flavorful steak bites cooked slowly in a savory broth, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 medium sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: oil for searing, paprika or chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Cut your chuck roast into bite-sized cubes and pat dry.
- Sear the Meat (Optional): In a hot skillet, add oil and sear beef until golden.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the beef, garlic, mushrooms, onions, and herbs in the slow cooker.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook: Set slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve: Once tender, serve hot with mashed potatoes or salad.
Notes
Searing the meat first enhances flavor. Be careful not to overcrowd the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, steak bites, beef, comfort food, family dinner