Slow Cooked Beef Casserole
This Slow Cooked Beef Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that will warm you up from the inside out. Tender beef simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with aromatic vegetables, this casserole is perfect for a cozy night in.
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Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until well-seared on all sides. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
AI Wisdom: Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure proper browning. -
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In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
AI Wisdom: Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for added flavor. -
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Pour beef broth into the skillet, stirring to deglaze and pick up any remaining browned bits. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
AI Wisdom: Deglazing adds depth to the sauce. -
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender. If the sauce needs thickening, mix flour with some sauce from the slow cooker, then stir back into the casserole and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
AI Wisdom: Adjust seasoning before serving. -
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Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving. Enjoy the beef casserole hot over mashed potatoes or with crusty bread.
AI Wisdom: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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