How to Make Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef with Artichokes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef with Artichokes is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. This recipe combines tender beef, savory artichokes, and a medley of Mediterranean spices to create a mouthwatering and satisfying meal. Best of all, this dish is made in a slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld together while you go about your day.

The beauty of using a slow cooker for this recipe is that it requires minimal hands-on time. Simply...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 2 pounds stewing beef
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped or more to taste
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container beef broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup pitted and roughly chopped Kalamata olives (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 bay leaf

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook beef in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Add artichoke hearts, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir in olives, oregano, parsley, basil, cumin, and bay leaf.
  • Cook on Low until beef is tender, about 7 hours.
  • Nutrition

    416 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 1453mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 745mg