Slow Cooked Beef Comfort Food (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender beef slow cooked with veggies, wine, and herbs for a cozy, flavorful meal with minimal effort and satisfying comfort.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Main Ingredients
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900 g beef chuck roast
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1 onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, sliced
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2 stalks celery, chopped
→ Liquids & Seasonings
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480 ml beef broth
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120 ml red wine (optional)
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1 tsp dried thyme
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# How to Prepare:
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Generously season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
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Place the seasoned beef in the base of a slow cooker, then add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery around the meat.
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Pour in the beef broth and red wine, if using. Sprinkle the dried thyme evenly over all ingredients.
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Secure the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fully tender and easily shreds with a fork.
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Remove the beef from the slow cooker and, using two forks, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Serve the beef alongside the vegetables and spoon some cooking liquid over the top.
# Extra Tips:
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For a richer flavour, brown the beef in a hot pan before placing it in the slow cooker.