Kicked Up Beef Cubes for the Crock Pot

Transform your weeknight dinners with these irresistibly tender and flavorful Kicked Up Beef Cubes for the Crock Pot! This hearty slow-cooker recipe takes savory beef chuck and elevates it with a bold spice blend featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of jalapeño for a kick of heat. Perfectly browned beef cubes and sautéed vegetables marry in a robust tomato-based sauce infused with beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, creating a dish that’s rich, comforting, and packed with layers of flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep, this dish simmers for hours, ensuring melt-in-your-mouth texture and incredible depth of taste. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the irresistible sauce. Perfect for family meals, this spicy twist on classic comfort food will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss the beef cubes in the mixture until evenly coated.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned beef to the Crock Pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add them to the Crock Pot.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables in the Crock Pot.

Step 5

Stir everything together gently to ensure the beef cubes are coated in the sauce.

Step 6

Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1866.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2840.9

Total Fat 212.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 4936.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 177.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222.8mg	0%
Iron 29.5mg	0%
Potassium 3930.1mg	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: 66.5%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 8.7%