Description
Tender slow-cooked beef simmered with onions and herbs in savory broth, then thickened into a rich gravy and served over fluffy rice for a comforting and hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat or beef chunks
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 to 6 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place the beef chunks in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion and pour in the beef broth.
- Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning evenly over the ingredients.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
- About 10–15 minutes before serving, transfer the slow cooker contents to a pot and bring to a gentle boil.
- In a small bowl whisk together cold water and cornstarch to make a slurry.
- Slowly pour the slurry into the pot while stirring continuously.
- Cook and stir until the sauce thickens into a rich gravy.
- Serve the beef and gravy over warm cooked rice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Chuck roast cut into chunks works well if stew meat is unavailable.
- Add sliced mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Minced garlic can be added with the onions for a garlic-herb variation.
- Vegetables like carrots, peas, or green beans can be added during the last hour of cooking.
- If the gravy becomes too thick during reheating, add a small amount of broth.
- Soy sauce can be added to deepen the savory flavor.
- Serve with jasmine rice or long-grain rice for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
