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)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amazing Beef

  • 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar pepperoncini peppers
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • pita bread
  • 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

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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!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

88 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

89g

Carbs

3g