Slow Cooker Dinner Pot (Printable)

Tender beef and root vegetables simmered with aromatic herbs for a comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
03 - 3 large carrots, sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, chopped
05 - 1 large onion, diced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

07 - 2 cups gluten-free beef broth
08 - 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
09 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
10 - 1 tbsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce

→ Seasonings and Herbs

11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
13 - 2 bay leaves
14 - 1½ tsp salt
15 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Optional

16 - 1 cup frozen peas
17 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Over medium-high heat, sear the beef cubes on all sides in a large skillet to enhance flavor, then transfer to the slow cooker.
02 - Place potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker with the beef.
03 - Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes with juice, stirring in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
04 - Sprinkle thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper over the mixture, then mix thoroughly.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef and vegetables are tender.
06 - If using, stir in frozen peas during the final 30 minutes of cooking to ensure freshness.
07 - Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It cooks itself while you're doing literally anything else, no hovering required.
  • The beef gets so tender it barely needs a fork, and the vegetables soak up all that savory richness.
  • One pot means one thing to wash, and leftovers taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the beef if you have time, it creates a caramelized crust that adds serious flavor to the broth.
  • If the sauce feels too thin, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir it in during the last half hour to thicken it up.
  • Always remove the bay leaves before serving, they've done their job and aren't meant to be eaten.
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables in similar sizes so they cook evenly and nothing turns to mush while other pieces stay hard.
  • Use gluten free Worcestershire sauce and broth if you're cooking for someone with sensitivities, the flavor stays just as rich.
  • If you're in a rush, you can skip browning the meat, but know you're trading a little depth for convenience.

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