Description
A comforting and hearty Balsamic Beef and Mushroom Stew made in a crockpot, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button mushrooms work well)
- 3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning the beef)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cutting the beef into 1-inch cubes, chopping the onion, slicing the mushrooms, and mincing the garlic.
- Brown the beef in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the onions and mushrooms in the same skillet for about 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine the browned beef and sautéed vegetables in the crockpot, adding the sliced carrots, balsamic vinegar, beef broth, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving, and remove bay leaves.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use beef sirloin instead of chuck.
- Swap out mushrooms for carrots or potatoes for a different texture.
- Use vegetable broth instead of beef broth for a vegetarian version.
- Ensure that your broth and any sauces are gluten-free for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Balsamic Beef, Mushroom Stew, Crockpot, Comfort Food, Hearty Meal