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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.

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)

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour in 2 cups beef broth and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Add the chopped rosemary and thyme.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft but intact.
  6. 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.
  7. To serve, spoon vegetables into shallow bowls, top with chunks of the beef, and ladle the broth over everything.

Cook 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.

Slow Cooker Chuck Steak with Onions and Mushrooms

A deeper, more onion-forward chuck steak braise inspired by French country flavors. Sweet onions, mushrooms, and broth melt into a rich sauce while the beef slowly tenderizes.

Ingredients

  • Choice Beef Chuck Roast 1.5 lb 6.99
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1.5 lb 0.99
  • Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz 2.50
  • Garlic 3 cloves 0.69
  • Kroger® Fat Free Beef Broth 2 cups 1.59
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme 1 teaspoon chopped 2.49
  • butter 1 tablespoon
  • olive oil 1 tablespoon
  • Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon
  • flour 1 teaspoon optional
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice 1.5 lb onions. Mince 3 garlic cloves. Season the 1.5 lb chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
  2. Brown the chuck roast in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  3. Add the sliced onions to the same skillet with 1 tablespoon butter and cook 8 to 10 minutes until softened and starting to color.
  4. Transfer the onions to the slow cooker. Add the browned beef, 8 oz mushrooms, garlic, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until very tender.
  6. Remove the beef and shred or slice it. If desired, whisk 1 teaspoon flour with a little cold water and stir into the sauce, then cook on high 10 to 15 minutes to thicken slightly.
  7. Serve the beef over the onion-mushroom mixture with plenty of sauce.

Cook time: 8 hours 15 minutes

Estimated cost: $14-17

Health notes: Protein-rich and hearty; lower in starch than a pot-roast style meal if served with just vegetables.

Drink pairing: Merlot or Côtes du Rhône

Slow Cooker Chuck Steak with Cabbage, Carrots, and Potatoes

A rustic chuck steak and cabbage slow cooker meal suited to cool early spring weather in Washington. The cabbage turns silky in the broth, but this stays distinct from your prior pineapple-braised cabbage pork dish by using beef, herbs, and potatoes instead of sweet-tart flavors.

Ingredients

  • Choice Beef Chuck Roast 1.5 lb 6.99
  • Green Cabbage 1 lb 0.99
  • Carrots 1 lb 1.29
  • Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag 1 lb from bag 2.29
  • Russet Potato 1 lb 0.99
  • Garlic 4 cloves 0.69
  • Kroger® Fat Free Beef Broth 2 cups 1.59
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 teaspoon chopped 2.49
  • apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • olive oil 1 tablespoon
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the 1.5 lb chuck roast into 2 pieces if needed and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Brown the beef in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Cut 1 lb cabbage into thick wedges, peel and chunk 1 lb carrots, slice 1 lb onion, cube 1 lb russet potatoes, and smash 4 garlic cloves. Add all around and under the beef.
  4. Pour in 2 cups beef broth and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary and extra black pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 7 1/2 hours until the beef is tender and the cabbage is silky.
  6. Serve the vegetables in bowls and top with beef and broth.

Cook time: 7 hours 30 minutes

Estimated cost: $13-16

Health notes: Comforting and nutrient-dense, with beef for iron and cabbage and carrots for fiber and vitamins.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir or dark lager

Ginger Chicken Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Rice

A fast, vegetable-forward stir-fry that feels different from the usual weeknight rotation. Tender chicken thighs, bok choy, mushrooms, and sweet peppers are glazed in a gingery soy sauce and served over fluffy rice for a balanced, high-value meal.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine 7.99 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • Portlandia Pinot Gris 13.99 1 bottle (750 ml)

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack 1 lb 2.79
  • Bok Choy 1 lb 2.77
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz 2.00
  • Kroger® Tri-Color Bell Peppers 1/2 package, about 3 peppers 3.99
  • Organic Ginger Root 2-inch piece 3.77
  • Garlic 3 cloves 0.69
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb 0.99
  • Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag optional substitute if needed 2.29
  • rice 1 cup uncooked
  • soy sauce 3 tablespoons
  • rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • honey or brown sugar 2 teaspoons
  • cornstarch 2 teaspoons
  • neutral oil 2 tablespoons
  • red pepper flakes pinch, optional
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine 1 bottle (750 ml) 7.99

Instructions

  1. Start the rice first. Rinse 1 cup uncooked rice and cook it on the stove according to package directions so it is ready when the stir-fry finishes.
  2. Prep everything before cooking. Slice 1 lb chicken thighs into bite-size strips. Separate the 1 lb bok choy stems from the leaves; slice the stems and roughly chop the leaves. Slice 8 oz mushrooms. Thinly slice 1/2 lb onion. Slice about 3 tri-color bell peppers into thin strips. Peel and finely grate a 2-inch piece of ginger. Mince 3 garlic cloves.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/3 cup water, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced 1 lb chicken thighs, season lightly with black pepper, and stir-fry 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the pan. Stir-fry the 1/2 lb sliced onion, the bok choy stems, and the sliced bell peppers for 3 minutes. Add the 8 oz sliced mushrooms and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until the mushrooms give up their moisture and the vegetables stay a little crisp.
  6. Add the grated ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the cooked chicken to the pan along with the bok choy leaves.
  7. Pour in the soy-ginger sauce and toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce turns glossy and lightly coats the chicken and vegetables.
  8. To plate, mound the hot rice in shallow bowls. Spoon the chicken stir-fry over and slightly to one side so the white rice, green bok choy, and red-yellow peppers all show. Finish with extra black pepper or a few sliced green onions if you have them.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $11-14

Health notes: Approximately 560 calories per serving. Roughly 36g protein, 18g fat, 58g carbohydrates, 5g fiber. Lean, satisfying, and packed with vegetables.

Drink pairing: Dry Riesling is excellent with ginger and soy, and Pinot Gris is another easy, versatile choice that won’t overpower the bok choy and peppers.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine 7.99 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • Portlandia Pinot Gris 13.99 1 bottle (750 ml)

Why it works: For Ginger Chicken Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Rice, I’d favor a white with bright acidity and a little fruit to handle ginger, garlic, and the savory sauce without fighting the bok choy. For dinner for 2, one 750 ml bottle is the right size. My top pick is Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling: it’s Washington-grown, crisp, and just dry enough to keep the pairing fresh while still feeling friendly with ginger. If you want to lean more neutral and food-flexible, Portlandia Pinot Gris is an excellent second choice with clean orchard-fruit notes and enough lift for stir-fry vegetables.

Rosemary Lamb Loin Chops with Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Tender lamb loin chops with a warm rosemary-garlic finish, served with roasted carrots and parsnips. This is elegant and a little fancier, while staying distinct from the herbed lamb foreshank dish you already made.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops 1 lb 15.99
  • Carrots 1 lb 1.29
  • Parsnips Bulk 1/2 lb 2.99
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/4 lb 0.99
  • Garlic 3 cloves 0.69
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 teaspoon chopped 2.49
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1/2 lemon 1.29
  • olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • butter 1 tablespoon
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Peel the carrots and parsnips and cut into long batons. Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Toss the carrots, parsnips, and onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a sheet pan for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until caramelized and tender.
  3. Meanwhile, season the lamb loin chops with salt, pepper, and half the chopped rosemary.
  4. Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb chops 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness. Transfer to a plate to rest.
  5. Lower the heat to medium. Add the garlic, remaining rosemary, butter, and a small squeeze of lemon juice to the skillet. Spoon the aromatic butter over the lamb for 30 seconds.
  6. Plate the roasted carrots and parsnips in a loose pile, lean the lamb chops against them, and drizzle the rosemary-garlic butter over the top.

Cook time: 55 minutes

Estimated cost: $22-26

Health notes: Protein-rich and satisfying, with seasonal root vegetables and no heavy cream or breading.

Drink pairing: Syrah

Thai-Inspired Yellow Curry Shrimp with Potatoes and Peppers

A Thai-style shrimp yellow curry with carrots, potatoes, onions, and peppers. Cozy and fragrant, with enough substance for a cool March evening while still staying under an hour.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine 7.99 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • Kung Fu Girl Riesling Columbia Valley 12.99 1 bottle (25.36 oz)

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz 6.99
  • Kroger® Gold Potatoes 3/4 lb 4.99
  • Carrots 1/2 lb 1.29
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb 0.99
  • Kroger® Tri-Color Bell Peppers 2 peppers 3.99
  • Garlic 3 cloves 0.69
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 2-inch piece 3.77
  • Thai yellow curry paste or powder 2 tablespoons paste or 1 tablespoon powder
  • coconut milk 1 can, 13 to 14 oz
  • fish sauce or soy sauce 1 teaspoon
  • brown sugar 1 teaspoon
  • neutral oil 1 tablespoon
  • rice for serving
  • cilantro optional garnish 1.69
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine 1 bottle (750 ml) 7.99

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut 3/4 lb gold potatoes into small 1/2-inch chunks. Slice 1/2 lb onion, 1/2 lb carrots, and 2 bell peppers. Mince 3 garlic cloves and grate the ginger. Pat the 12 oz shrimp dry.
  2. Par-cook the potatoes in simmering salted water for 8 minutes, then drain.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and carrots 4 minutes. Add the bell peppers and drained potatoes and cook 2 minutes more.
  4. Add the ginger, garlic, and yellow curry paste or powder. Stir 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Add 1 teaspoon fish sauce or soy sauce and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Simmer 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Add the shrimp and simmer 3 to 4 minutes until just cooked through.
  7. Serve over rice and top with cilantro if using.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $15-19

Health notes: Balanced protein and carbs, with richer coconut curry sauce. Good option when you want comfort without a heavy cream dish.

Drink pairing: Riesling or light lager.

Wine picks:

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine 7.99 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • Kung Fu Girl Riesling Columbia Valley 12.99 1 bottle (25.36 oz)

Why it works: For Thai-Inspired Yellow Curry Shrimp with Potatoes and Peppers, I’d lean toward an aromatic white with a touch of sweetness to soften curry heat and play nicely with coconut richness, shrimp sweetness, and peppers. For dinner for 2, one 750 ml bottle is the right size. The best fit here is Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling: it’s Washington-grown, bright, citrusy, and just off-dry enough to refresh the palate without turning sugary. As a second option, Kung Fu Girl Riesling is a reliable Columbia Valley pairing with vivid acidity and fruit that works especially well with Thai-style spice. I skipped dessert-style and late-harvest Rieslings because they’d likely read too sweet with this savory curry.

Shopping list
  • Choice Beef Chuck Roast 1.5 lb, 1.5 lb, 1.5 lb
  • Carrots 1 lb, 1 lb, 1 lb, 1/2 lb
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 lb, 1.5 lb, 1/2 lb, 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb
  • Kroger® Gold Potatoes 1 lb from bag, 3/4 lb
  • Kroger® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Garlic 4 cloves, 3 cloves, 4 cloves, 3 cloves, 3 cloves, 3 cloves
  • Kroger® Fat Free Beef Broth 2 cups, 2 cups, 2 cups
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 teaspoon chopped, 1 teaspoon chopped, 1 teaspoon chopped
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme 1 teaspoon chopped, 1 teaspoon chopped
  • olive oil 1 tablespoon, 1 tablespoon, 1 tablespoon, 2 tablespoons
  • Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon, 1 tablespoon
  • salt to taste, to taste, to taste, to taste
  • black pepper to taste, to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Red Wine 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz
  • butter 1 tablespoon, 1 tablespoon
  • flour 1 teaspoon optional
  • Green Cabbage 1 lb
  • Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag 1 lb from bag, optional substitute if needed
  • Russet Potato 1 lb
  • apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack 1 lb
  • Bok Choy 1 lb
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Kroger® Tri-Color Bell Peppers 1/2 package, about 3 peppers, 2 peppers
  • Organic Ginger Root 2-inch piece, 1 2-inch piece
  • rice 1 cup uncooked, for serving
  • soy sauce 3 tablespoons
  • rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • honey or brown sugar 2 teaspoons
  • cornstarch 2 teaspoons
  • neutral oil 2 tablespoons, 1 tablespoon
  • red pepper flakes pinch, optional
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine 1 bottle (750 ml), 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops 1 lb
  • Parsnips Bulk 1/2 lb
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1/2 lemon
  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz
  • Thai yellow curry paste or powder 2 tablespoons paste or 1 tablespoon powder
  • coconut milk 1 can, 13 to 14 oz
  • fish sauce or soy sauce 1 teaspoon
  • brown sugar 1 teaspoon
  • cilantro optional garnish

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