SPECIAL SLOW-COOKED BEEF

Special Slow-Cooked Beef image

This hearty entree is easy to prepare for Sunday dinner. While the beef is slow cooking, the cook has lots of time to attend to the other details. With mashed potatoes on the side, it's comfort food for the cool months ahead. -Juli George, Grandville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds), cubed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup fresh pearl onions, peeled
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and garlic; top with olives and tomatoes. Add broth and onions. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., With a slotted spoon, remove beef and onions to a serving platter and keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan; skim fat., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon over beef mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.