Description
A comforting slow-cooked beef dish, perfect for chilly nights, blending spices and rich flavors for a tender meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast (cut into chunks)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water (to mix with cornstarch)
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the beef. Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Pat the beef dry to remove excess moisture, then rub the seasoning mix over the chunks of meat.
- In your preheated skillet, add olive oil and sauté the seasoned beef chunks. Sear them for 2-3 minutes on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the meat to the slow cooker and add diced onion and minced garlic directly over the beef.
- Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and optional soy sauce. Sprinkle the dried thyme and parsley over the mixture and stir gently.
- Set your slow cooker on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- After the cooking time, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry and pour it into the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until the gravy thickens.
Notes
Let the beef tips rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
