Best Slow Cooker Beef Carbonnade Recipes

SLOW COOKER BEEF CARBONNADE

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high until very hot.
• In large bowl, combine beef chunks, flour, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper; toss to coat beef evenly.
• Add beef chunks to skillet in 3 batches, and cook 5-6 minutes per batch or until well browned on all sides, stirring occasionally and adding more oil if necessary.
• With slotted spoon, transfer beef to medium bowl once it is browned.
• After all beef is browned, add broth to skillet and heat to boiling on high, stirring to loosen any browned bits.
• Boil 1 minute, stirring.
• Meanwhile, in 6 to 6 1/2 quart slow cooker bowl, stir together sliced onions, garlic, beer and thyme.
• Top with browned beef, any juices in bowl, and broth mixture from skillet; do not stir.
• Cover slow cooker with lid, and cook as manufacturer directs on low setting for 8 hours.
• About 20 minutes before beef mixture is done, prepare egg noodles as label directs.
• To serve, skim and discard any fat from cooking liquid.
• Divide noodles evenly among serving bowls; spoon beef mixture and sauce over noodles, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
• Makes about 10 cups.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF CARBONNADE WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Place onion and potatoes in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Arrange beef on top. Sprinkle beef with brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, pepper and soup mix (dry). Pour beer over all.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until beef is tender.
• Spoon pan juices over beef before serving.