Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef with Artichokes
Description
Stewing beef is simmered with artichokes, Kalamata olives, and tomatoes in this slow cooker recipe flavored with Mediterranean herbs.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
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2 pounds stewing beef
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1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
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1 onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, chopped or more to taste
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1 (32 fluid ounce) container beef broth
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1/2 cup pitted and roughly chopped Kalamata olives
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 bay leaf
Directions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook beef in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
2
Add artichoke hearts, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir in olives, oregano, parsley, basil, cumin, and bay leaf.
3
Cook on Low until beef is tender, about 7 hours.