Tender Beef Meal (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
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Use 2 pounds of stew meat, chuck roast, or sirloin cut into small pieces
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Add 1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning, if you like
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Season with 1 teaspoon salt
→ Sauce
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1 cup beef broth with low salt
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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¼ cup soy sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, if you want a little heat
→ Optional Add-ins
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1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
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1 pound baby potatoes, cut in halves
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1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water for thickening sauce
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1 cup baby carrots
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1 cup sliced mushrooms
# How to Make It:
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Dry the beef pieces well using paper towels, then sprinkle salt and black pepper all over.
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Heat olive oil in a big pan on medium-high. Brown the meat in batches until it looks nicely caramelized. Skip if rushed.
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Whisk the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar, tomato paste, garlic, paprika, onion powder, and red pepper flakes together until smooth.
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Put the meat in the slow cooker. Add veggies around and on top if you're using them. Pour sauce over everything so it’s all covered good.
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Put the lid on and cook low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef breaks apart with a fork.
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About 20 minutes before eating, stir cornstarch into cold water till smooth. Pour this in, cover, and cook on high for another 15 to 20 minutes until sauce thickens.
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Serve the tender beef and thick sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. If you want, toss some fresh parsley on top and dig in.
# Additional Tips:
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Searing the beef first amps up the flavor. Low-salt broth helps keep things balanced.