There is nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a slow-cooked meal greeting you at the end of a long day. This recipe transforms a simple, budget-friendly chuck steak into a succulent masterpiece, using a blend of fresh fennel and cauliflower to create a rich and savory depth of flavor. It is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it dinner for those who want a wholesome, hearty meal with minimal effort.
Recipe Details
- Yields: 4
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 min
Ingredients
- 800g chuck steak.
- 200g tomatoes (or 400g canned chopped tomatoes).
- 1 fennel.
- 1 onion.
- 1/4 of a cauliflower.
- 50ml olive oil (Optional).
Instructions
- Drizzle a small amount of the olive oil into the base of your slow cooker, place the chuck steak inside, and set the temperature to high.
- Finely dice the onion and add it to the pot.
- Break the cauliflower into bite-sized florets of your preferred size and scatter them over the meat.
- Take approximately one-third of the fennel bulb, chop or slice it, and incorporate it into the mix.
- Crush the fresh tomatoes by hand before adding them to the cooker, or simply pour in the canned chopped tomatoes if using those instead.
- Pour the remaining olive oil over the ingredients and allow the dish to slow-cook for at least 6 hours.
- Once the meat is tender and the flavors have melded, serve the steak and vegetables with the remaining two-thirds of the fennel, sliced or chopped fresh for a crisp garnish.
This simple, rustic dish proves that a bit of patience is all you need to bring out the best in a beautiful cut of beef.