Slow Cooker Beef with Root Vegetables Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Beef with Root Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 4 small red potatoes, quartered; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 turnip, peeled and chopped; 1 rutabaga, peeled and chopped; 1 (3-pound) chuck roast; Salt and ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 2/3 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

1 onion, chopped
4 small red potatoes, quartered
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 turnip, peeled and chopped
1 rutabaga, peeled and chopped
1 (3-pound) chuck roast
Salt and ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder

1
Arrange onion, potatoes, carrots, turnip, and rutabaga in bottom of slow cooker.
2
Season beef all over with salt and black pepper.
3
Rub flour all over beef.
4
Place roast on top of vegetables in slow cooker.
5
Whisk together tomato sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, mustard powder, and garlic powder.
6
Pour mixture over beef.
7
Cover and cook on LOW for 12 hours or on HIGH for 8 hours.
8
Serve 1/3 of beef and all of the vegetables with this meal.
9
Shred and refrigerate remaining beef until ready to use.

269

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, chopped, 4 small red potatoes, quartered, 2 carrots, peeled and chopped, 1 turnip, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Beef with Root Vegetables falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Beef with Root Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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