Soft Beef Meal (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
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Cut 2 pounds of stew meat, sirloin, or chuck roast into bite-size chunks
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Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt
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1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning, if you want
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Add 1 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 cup low-salt beef broth
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
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¼ cup soy sauce
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes if you like some spice
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½ teaspoon onion powder
→ Optional Add-ins
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1 cup sliced mushrooms
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1 cup baby carrots
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1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water to thicken
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1 medium onion, chopped roughly
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1 pound baby potatoes halved
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Pat the beef dry with paper towels then cover all sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium-high. Brown the meat in batches until nicely colored. You can skip this if you're short on time.
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Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, and red pepper flakes till smooth.
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Place the meat in the slow cooker. If you’re using veggies, scatter them on and around the beef. Pour the sauce all over so everything’s covered well.
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Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef falls apart easily with a fork.
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About 20 minutes before eating, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir it in, cover, and cook on high 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce gets thicker.
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Serve the tender beef and rich sauce over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Throw on some fresh parsley if you like and enjoy.
# Helpful Notes:
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Browning the beef first really boosts the flavor. Using low-salt broth helps keep everything balanced.