Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots and Turnips
A hearty and satisfying dish that can be prepared in advance and cooked on low for several hours. The beef becomes tender and juicy, while the carrots and turnips absorb the rich flavors of the broth and herbs. This recipe is perfect for a cold winter day or a cozy family dinner.
Category: Mains
Source: www.eatingwell.com
Equipment
Frying pan | |
Crock pot or dutch oven |
Ingredients
Kosher salt | |
Cinnamon | |
Allspice | |
Pepper | |
Ground cloves | |
Beef chuck roast | |
Olive oil | |
Onion | |
Cloves garlic | |
Red wine | |
Canned whole tomatoes | |
Carrots | |
Turnips | |
Basil |
Instructions
Combine salt, cinnamon, allspice, pepper and cloves in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over beef. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Add onion and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add wine and tomatoes (with their juice); bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits and breaking up the tomatoes. Add the mixture to the slow cooker along with carrots and turnips.
Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and slice. Serve the beef with the sauce and vegetables, garnished with basil, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving size: | 820.4 |
Energy: | 839.9 |
Ratio: | 1.0 |
Carbohydrate: | 28.6 |
Fat: | 28.0 |
Protein: | 108.3 |
Saturated fat: | 8.0 |
Sodium: | 1967.4 |
Sugar: | 15.3 |