Savory Slow-Cooked Beef Paprika Delight

Ingredients

- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef stock

Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef:
- Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning.
- In a large mixing bowl, coat the beef cubes with the paprika, ensuring every piece is evenly covered.

2. Sear the Beef:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the beef cubes in a single layer.
- Sear each piece for approximately 2 minutes per side, achieving a rich, brown crust.
- Transfer the seared beef to the crock pot.

3. Deglaze the Skillet:
- Lower the heat to medium and pour in the red wine.
- Use a spatula to scrape off any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. This enhances the flavor of the sauce.
- Simmer until the wine is reduced by half, about 4 minutes.

4. Combine Ingredients:
- Pour the reduced wine from the skillet into the crock pot over the beef.
- Add the beef stock, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.

5. Crock Pot Cooking:
- Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to low.
- Cook for approximately PT8H, 8 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and the flavors to meld.

6. Check for Doneness:
- After 8 hours, lift the lid and check if the beef is fork-tender. If it’s not, cook for an additional 30 minutes.

7. Serve:
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side.

Total Time

PT8H30M
8 hours 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Beef, Slow-Cooked, Crock Pot, Dinner, Paprika, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Gourmet, Wine Sauce, Braised Beef

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1890 calories for the entire dish

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