Discover the easiest way to make a rich, flavorful Slow Cooker Beef Trinchado. A true comfort food classic, perfect for those busy days.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 6 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Total Time 6 hourshrs40 minutesmins
Course Dinner
Cuisine African, South-African
Servings 4people
Calories 734kcal
Ingredients
2poundchuck roastcut into 1 x 1-inch chunks
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
½teaspoonground black pepper
1teaspoonsea salt
2tablespoonsbutter
1onionfinely chopped
1red chili pepperfinely chopped (remove seeds
5clovesgarlicsqueezed
3tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
1 ¼cupsbeef broth
1 ¼cupred wineMerlot or Shiraz
1tablespoontomato paste
2teaspoonssugar
3bay leaves
⅔cupheavy cream
1lemonzest, organic
Garnish
1tablespoonFresh Parsleychopped
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
Mix the beef chunks with the flour, pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
2 pound chuck roast, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon sea salt
Add the butter, onion, garlic, red chili pepper, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, sugar, red wine, and beef broth to the slow cooker. Stir well.
2 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, 1 red chili pepper, 5 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 ¼ cups beef broth, 1 ¼ cup red wine, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 teaspoons sugar
Add the beef to the slow cooker.
Place the bay leaves on top.
3 bay leaves
Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
Cook on low for 6–8 hours, until the beef is tender.
Stir in the heavy cream. Let it warm for another 30 minutes.
⅔ cup heavy cream
Grate the lemon zest over the beef Trinchado and stir well.
1 lemon
Taste and add extra salt and pepper if needed.
Serve
Spoon the beef Trinchado onto a large serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for extra flavor and some color.
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
NOTES
1. Mild version: Leave out the chili or just half for a milder taste.2. No wine? Use extra beef broth and two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar for a deep flavor.3. Storage:
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.