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Crockpot Balsamic Beef and Potatoes

If you want the kind of dinner where the beef practically falls apart and everything is covered in a creamy, savory sauce, put this one on your list. Beef and baby potatoes slowly cook in a balsamic Dijon sauce before mushrooms, cream, and Parmesan get stirred in toward the end. It's hearty, comforting, and best of all, the crockpot does almost all of the work.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 453kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the beef + potatoes

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat or beef chuck, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ lbs baby gold potatoes, quartered
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp  cornstarch

Add near the end

  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Optional toppings

  • Freshly cracked pepper
  • Green onions, sliced
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Instructions

  • Add the beef, potatoes, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme to the crockpot.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, beef broth, and cornstarch until completely smooth and no lumps of cornstarch or tomato paste remain.
  • Pour the mixture over the beef and potatoes and stir everything together until evenly coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
  • About 45 minutes before serving, stir in the sliced mushrooms, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and continue cooking until the mushrooms are tender, the cheese has melted, and the sauce is creamy.
  • Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm topped with freshly cracked black pepper and sliced green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 4g