Description
A comforting slow‑cooker beef marsala featuring smoked beef braised in a rich grape juice sauce with mushrooms, onions, and thyme. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe delivers tender meat and savory flavor, making it ideal for family dinners, meal‑prep, and cozy gatherings. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete, satisfying meal that’s both hearty and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef, cut into cubes
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown beef in butter in a skillet.
- Transfer beef to crockpot and add onion, garlic, mushrooms, grape juice, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir, cover, and cook on low 6‑8 hours or high 4‑5 hours until tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot over pasta or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For extra depth
- add a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crockpot Beef Marsala, slow cooker beef marsala, easy beef stew, beef marsala recipe, crockpot dinner ideas, weeknight beef recipes