
SAVORY BEEF & MUSHROOMS
in a Red Wine Gravy



INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons pure vegetable oil
- 1 (3-4 pound) boneless chuck shoulder roast
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup chopped leeks
- 6 large garlic cloves smashed
- 2 3.5 ounce packages shiitake mushrooms stems removed, sliced
- 1 8 ounce package baby bella mushrooms quartered
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup reduced sodium beef broth
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- - prepared mashed potatoes
DIRECTIONS
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper to taste; add to skillet and cook until all sides are browned. Place in a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
Add carrots, celery, leeks and garlic to skillet. Salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until softened (about 3-5 minutes). Add mushrooms and continue sautéing until mushrooms are softened; add to slow cooker.
Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Cook (HIGH) 6-8 hours or until beef is falling apart. Carefully remove beef and herb stems from slow cooker and set aside. Place about half of the vegetables and juices into a blender; purée. Add back to the slower cooker and stir.
Pull beef into bite sizes pieces and add back into gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes.