Description
A cozy slow-cooked meal combining tender meat and soft vegetables with a rich sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or small beef chuck roast, trimmed
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 1/2 cup apple cider or dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed lightly
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (optional)
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat meat dry, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer browned meat to slow cooker, scraping browned bits from skillet into the crockpot.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and apple around the meat. Tuck bay leaf and sprinkle thyme and rosemary on top.
- Whisk together broth, apple cider or wine, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce, then pour over meat and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Check seasoning 30 minutes before serving and adjust as needed.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, remove a half cup of cooking liquid and whisk in cornstarch slurry, pour back and stir.
- Remove bay leaf, shred or slice meat, return it to the sauce, let rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme and serve.
Notes
Serve family-style from the slow cooker. Pair with bread, noodles, or mashed potatoes, and consider toppings like yogurt or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg