Description
Indulge in Creamy Tomato Basil Beef, a slow‑cooker masterpiece that brings together juicy beef chunks, aromatic crushed tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, and velvety heavy cream into a rich, comforting sauce. This easy‑prep dinner requires minimal hands‑on time, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The blend of savory beef, sweet tomato base, and herb‑infused cream creates a restaurant‑quality flavor that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread. This dish stays moist and flavorful!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs beef, cut into chunks
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown the beef on all sides, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
- In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic briefly, then add grape juice to deglaze, followed by the crushed tomatoes; stir to combine.
- Pour the tomato‑grape juice mixture over the beef in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 6‑8 hours.
- Once cooked, stir in the heavy cream and chopped fresh basil; let sit a few minutes to thicken and release aroma.
- Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve over rice, pasta, or your favorite side.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes with the garlic. Garnish with extra basil leaves for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Beef
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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