Hearty Crock Pot Beef Medley with Red Wine Reduction

Ingredients

- 1 lb Chuck Roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 lb Porterhouse Steak, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 lb Boneless Short Ribs, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 lb Denver Steak, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 lb New York Strip Steak, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 lb Tenderloin, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 lb Filet Mignon, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 cups Red Wine (preferably a robust variety like Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meats: Pat all cuts of beef dry with paper towels. Season them with salt and black pepper evenly on all sides.

2. Sear the Meat: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear all sides of each type of beef until browned, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer the seared meats to the crock pot.

3. Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Transfer to the crock pot over the beef.

4. Add Wine & Broth: Pour the red wine into the skillet to deglaze it, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer the wine until it reduces by half, about 10 minutes. Pour this reduced wine into the crock pot along with the beef broth.

5. Herbs: Add the fresh rosemary and thyme to the crock pot.

6. Cooking: Set the crock pot to low heat and let the beef medley cook for 8 hours. This long, slow cooking time will tenderize the meat mix and meld the flavors.

7. Finishing Touch: Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove cooked herbs before serving.

Total Time

PT8H45M
8 hours 45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Crock Pot, Beef Medley, Red Wine Reduction, Slow Cooker, Tender Beef, Comfort Food, Hearty Dinner, Beef Stew, Red Wine Sauce, Gourmet Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Totalling 4,800 calories for the entire dish

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