Breezermom's Slow Cooker Wine Braised Beef

Elevate your dinner game with Breezermom's Slow Cooker Wine Braised Beef—a rich and hearty dish that transforms a humble beef chuck roast into a tender, flavorful masterpiece. Perfect for cozy family meals or impressing guests, this recipe combines slow cooking with the deep, robust flavors of dry red wine, aromatic vegetables, and fresh herbs like thyme and parsley. After an initial sear to lock in juices, the beef is slow-cooked to perfection in a luxurious sauce, creating melt-in-your-mouth results with minimal effort. Serve this comforting classic over creamy mashed potatoes, buttery polenta, or a slice of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices. With its one-pot convenience and gourmet appeal, this slow cooker recipe is your ticket to stress-free, satisfying dining.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium Carrots, sliced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 cups Dry red wine
• 1.5 cups Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 Bay leaf
• 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 2

Lightly dust the roast with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, ensuring all sides are coated evenly.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for about 3-4 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer the cooked vegetables to the slow cooker.

Step 6

Return the skillet to the heat and pour in the red wine. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, then let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 7

Stir in the beef broth and tomato paste, ensuring the paste is fully dissolved. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.

Step 8

Add the bay leaf and thyme sprigs on top of the beef. Cover the slow cooker with its lid.

Step 9

Cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the slow cooker. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Serve the wine-braised beef with its sauce over mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2643.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4224.1

Total Fat 302.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 3332.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 257.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 397.5mg	0%
Iron 41.7mg	0%
Potassium 5881.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.8%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 6.5%