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Slow Cooker Summer Beef
Faiza Shabir

Slow Cooker Summer Beef Casserole

Slow Cooker Summer Beef Casserole is a hearty yet fresh-tasting dish packed with tender beef, seasonal vegetables, and a rich savory broth. Slow cooking allows the flavors to deepen while keeping the meat incredibly juicy and soft. It’s an easy, comforting meal that’s perfect for relaxed summer evenings without heating up the kitchen too much.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 zucchini chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups baby potatoes halved
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown beef cubes on all sides and transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté briefly.
  4. Transfer onion and garlic to slow cooker.
  5. Add carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and potatoes.
  6. Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste.
  7. Sprinkle thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
  9. Stir gently before serving.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Trim excess fat from beef before cooking.
  • Add green beans during the last hour for extra freshness.
  • Thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry if needed.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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