Description
Enjoy an authentic Italian slow‑cooker beef and potatoes dish that brings together tender smoked beef cubes, buttery potatoes, sweet onions, and fragrant garlic, all simmered in grape juice with oregano and basil. This easy, hands‑off recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a rich, aromatic stew perfect for family dinners or weekend gatherings. Pin the comforting, rustic flavors on Pinterest and share a hearty plate that captures classic Italian home cooking daily comfort!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds smoked beef, cut into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grape juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the smoked beef chunks and brown on all sides, then set aside.
- Place potatoes, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Add the browned beef on top of the vegetables.
- Mix grape juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; pour over the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra richness
- finish with a drizzle of olive oil before serving. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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