Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef with Artichokes

Stewing beef is simmered with artichokes, Kalamata olives, and tomatoes in this slow cooker recipe flavored with Mediterranean herbs.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 7 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 416 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook on Low until beef is tender, about 7 hours.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.