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Slow Cooker Floured Beef over a Bed of Onions: A Remarkable Comfort Meal
When it comes to easy, tender, and deeply flavorful meals, nothing beats the magic of a slow cooker. This recipe for Floured Beef over a Bed of Onions transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering, melt-in-your-mouth dish that’s perfect for busy days or cozy weekends.
By coating the beef in flour and layering it over sweet, caramelizing onions in the slow cooker, you create a savory, luscious meal with minimal effort. The result is tender beef infused with rich onion flavor and a luscious gravy—ideal served with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every delicious drop.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Effortless slow cooking: Toss everything in the cooker and let it do the work.
- Tender, flavorful beef: Flour helps develop a rich, thick gravy while keeping the meat juicy.
- Sweet caramelized onions: Slow cooking brings out the natural sweetness of onions.
- Versatile and satisfying: Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cut into chunks and floured
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: splash of Worcestershire sauce or balsamic vinegar for depth
Instructions
1. Flour the Beef:
Lightly coat the beef chunks in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. This helps thicken the cooking juices later.
2. Prepare the Onions:
Place the sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil or dot with butter and sprinkle with thyme or rosemary.
3. Layer the Beef:
Arrange the floured beef chunks over the bed of onions. Add minced garlic on top.
4. Add Liquids:
Pour the beef broth evenly over the beef and onions. Add Worcestershire sauce or balsamic vinegar if using for extra flavor.
5. Cook Low and Slow:
Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the onions are sweet and soft.
