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Amazing Beef Recipe

Transform tough, inexpensive beef cuts into incredibly tender and flavorful stew with this slow cooker recipe from Natalie Haughton's best-selling cookbook! Vinegar-packed peppers magically break down the meat fibers, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, or easily served in pita bread with fresh tomatoes for a delicious handheld meal. #slowcookerrecipes #beefstew #easyrecipe #budgetfriendly #comfortfood

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 485 mins
Calories 618.5 kcal
Protein 86g
Rating 4.1 (17 Reviews)
Amazing Beef

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Ingredients for Amazing Beef

  • Beef Roast
  • Pepperoncini Peppers
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, or 2 tablespoons minced garlic

How to Make Amazing Beef

  1. Cut 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast into 2-inch cubes. Make several slits in each cube and insert 1 clove of garlic into each slit.
  2. Alternatively, you can use 2 tablespoons of minced garlic instead of whole cloves.
  3. Place the beef cubes in your slow cooker.
  4. Pour one (16 ounce) jar of your favorite pepperoncini peppers and their liquid over the beef.
  5. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  6. (Optional) Serve in pita bread with 1 cup of chopped fresh tomatoes for a delicious twist!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

88 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

89g

Carbs

3g

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