Tender beef slowly braised until it falls apart, surrounded by soft winter vegetables and a rich, comforting sauce made for cold days.
Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 6 hours
Total: 6 h 20 min
Ingredients
2 lb beef chuck, cut into large chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
3 carrots, thickly sliced
2 turnips, peeled and cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides until deeply colored, locking in flavor before slow cooking.
Transfer the beef to the slow cooker and layer the onion, carrots, and turnips evenly over the meat for steady, even cooking.
Stir the garlic, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf together, then pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables.
Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, allowing the beef to become fork-tender and the vegetables to soften into the sauce.
Remove the bay leaf before serving and gently stir to coat everything in the rich braising liquid.
Nutrition Facts (approx)
Calories: 520 | Protein: 42g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 30g
Quick Facts
• one-pot
• cold weather comfort
• family approved
• budget friendly
• freezer friendly
Tips
Sear the beef well before slow cooking to build deep flavor and richer color in the final dish.
Cut vegetables into larger pieces so they hold their shape during long cooking.
Skim excess fat from the surface before serving for a cleaner, smoother sauce.
Variations
For a heartier version, add cubed potatoes during the last two hours of cooking to soak up the savory broth without turning mushy.
Swap turnips for parsnips if you want a slightly sweeter flavor that balances the richness of the beef.
Turn leftovers into a new meal by shredding the beef and serving it over buttered egg noodles or mashed potatoes. You can also check out this Grandma’s mashed potatoes recipe for the perfect pairing.
If you’re using store-bought broth, consider upgrading the flavor with these beef stock recipes to bring more depth and homemade taste to your dish.