Slow Cooker Beef (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Steak Pieces
01 -
2 pounds of stew meat, chuck roast, or sirloin, cut into small chunks
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon of salt
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1–2 tablespoons of olive oil for searing (optional)
→ Flavorful Sauce
05 -
1 cup of low-sodium beef stock
06 -
1/4 cup of tamari or soy sauce (use tamari if avoiding gluten)
07 -
1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce
08 -
3 tablespoons of brown sugar, but feel free to adjust
09 -
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
10 -
3 minced garlic cloves
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1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (optional for a little spice)
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1/2 teaspoon powdery onion
→ Extras To Toss In
14 -
Baby potatoes (1 pound), sliced in half
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1 cup of fresh mushrooms, sliced
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1 medium onion, diced into chunks
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1 cup of baby carrots
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Dry the steak chunks with paper towels and sprinkle salt and pepper all over. If you want, pour olive oil into a skillet and heat it over medium-high. Lightly brown each side of the beef for about 1–2 minutes. Browning adds depth but isn't mandatory.
02 -
Grab a medium mixing bowl. Stir together the beef stock, tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, brown sugar, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if you're using them). Leave it on standby.