How to Make Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Cacciatore - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a comforting and hearty meal, then look no further than this mouthwatering recipe for Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Cacciatore. This classic Italian dish is a perfect combination of tender beef, savory tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, all cooked to perfection in a rich and flavorful sauce. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or entertaining friends and family, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 onions, cut into wedges and sliced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup quartered fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup dry red wine (such as Cabernet or Merlot)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add roast and garlic; season roast with salt and pepper. Cook roast until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer roast and garlic to a slow cooker; add onions, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, water, green bell pepper, mushrooms, red wine, sugar, fennel seed, Italian seasoning, and thyme.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    349 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 279mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 694mg