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Slow Cooker Herb-Braised Chuck Steak with Potatoes, Carrots, and Mushrooms

A classic slow cooker chuck steak supper with March-friendly Washington produce: carrots, onions, mushrooms, and potatoes in a savory herb broth. It’s comforting and distinct from the seared steak dinner you passed on because this one is braised until tender and spoonable.

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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.

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Ingredients

Choice Beef Chuck Roast
1.5 lb 6.99
Carrots
1 lb 1.29
Jumbo Yellow Onions
1 lb 0.99
Kroger® Gold Potatoes
1 lb from bag 4.99
Kroger® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms
8 oz 3.19
Garlic
4 cloves 0.69
Kroger® Fat Free Beef Broth
2 cups 1.59
Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped 2.49
Simple Truth Organic® Thyme
1 teaspoon chopped 2.49
olive oil
1 tablespoon
Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Red Wine
1 bottle (750 ml) 9.99

Instructions

Cut the 1.5 lb chuck roast into 2 large pieces if needed to fit your slow cooker. Season well with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef 3 to 4 minutes per side, then transfer to the slow cooker.
Peel the 1 lb carrots and cut into large chunks. Cut 1 lb onions into wedges. Halve or quarter 1 lb gold potatoes. Add all to the slow cooker along with the 8 oz mushrooms and 4 smashed garlic cloves.
Pour in 2 cups beef broth and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Add the chopped rosemary and thyme.
Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft but intact.
Taste the broth and adjust salt and pepper. If you want a slightly thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 20 minutes or mash a few potatoes into the broth.
To serve, spoon vegetables into shallow bowls, top with chunks of the beef, and ladle the broth over everything.

Total time: 7 hours 20 minutes

Estimated cost: $15-18

Health notes: High in protein and iron, hearty and filling, with a balanced amount of vegetables. Richer meal due to the beef, but mostly whole-food ingredients.

Drink pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah

Wine picks:

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Red Wine 9.99 1 bottle (750 ml)
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Syrah Washington Red Wine 7.99 1 bottle (750 ml)

Why it works: For Slow Cooker Herb-Braised Chuck Steak with Potatoes, Carrots, and Mushrooms, I’d go with a red that can handle slow-braised beef and earthy mushrooms without overwhelming the meal. Since this is a cozy, mid-range comfort dinner for 2, one 750 ml bottle is the right size and price point. My top pick is Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon: Washington-grown, balanced, and polished enough for braised beef while staying affordable. As a second option, Columbia Crest Grand Estates Syrah is excellent if you want a slightly more peppery, savory match that plays especially well with rosemary, thyme, and mushrooms.

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You asked

should stek be on top or below vegatables

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Put the steak on top of the vegetables. Why: - vegetables on the bottom act like a rack - the beef cooks evenly and braises in the steam and liquid - it helps keep the meat from scorching on the bottom edges Good setup: - onions/carrots/mushrooms on bottom - steak on top - broth poured around, not just over one spot It doesn’t need to be fully submerged. Partial liquid is normal for slow cooker braising.

You asked

i do have cauliflower is rhat a bad idea?

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Cauliflower is fine, but don’t add it at the start. Best way: - add it in the last 45–60 minutes on low - or last 20–30 minutes on high Why: - if it cooks all day, it’ll get very soft and can fall apart - added later, it stays more pleasant and not mushy How to use it: - cut into medium florets - nestle into the broth around the beef - season lightly with salt and pepper If you’re already serving bread instead of potatoes, cauliflower is actually a good add-in for extra bulk. Better than potatoes? - not as hearty - but totally good as an extra vegetable So: not a bad idea at all, just add it late.

You asked

lets gowith bread instead of potatoes. give me suggestions

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Good idea. Bread works very well with this. Best bread options: - Crusty baguette - Sourdough - Rustic country loaf - Ciabatta Best uses: - Serve thick slices on the side for dipping into the broth - Toast slices and rub lightly with garlic - Make simple buttered toast for soaking up the sauce If you want it a little nicer: - Brush bread with olive oil - Toast in the oven at 400°F for 5–8 minutes - Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper - Optional: rub with a cut garlic clove after toasting My top pick: - sourdough or baguette They hold up well in the broth and feel the most like a pot-roast dinner swap.

You asked

could i put noodes in slow cooker

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Not for the whole cook time. If you want noodles: - add them only near the end - usually the last 20–30 minutes on high, depending on the noodle type Better options: - cook noodles separately and serve the beef over them - or add cooked noodles at the end just to warm through Why not early: - they’ll get mushy - they can absorb too much broth - texture usually turns gummy in a long slow cook Best choices if adding to the slow cooker late: - egg noodles - wide pasta - broken spaghetti in a pinch If you do add dry noodles directly: - make sure there’s enough liquid - stir once or twice if possible - check early so they don’t overcook Best recommendation: cook noodles separately.

You asked

forgot potatoes what do ido

Careme

You can still make it without potatoes. Best options: - Just leave them out. - The dish will be a little more brothy, but still good. - Add extra carrots, onions, or mushrooms instead. - Easy swap with what you already have. - Serve it over rice, pasta, or bread if you have any. - That helps replace the starch. - Add another sturdy vegetable if available: - parsnips - rutabaga - turnips - sweet potatoes If it’s already cooking: - no problem, just continue as planned - if the broth seems thin near the end, cook uncovered for a bit or mash some carrots into the liquid to thicken slightly If you want, I can also tell you how to adjust the liquid and seasoning specifically for no-potato version.

Recipe score: 7/10

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