Easy German Beef Slow Cooker Soup Recipe

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef reduces fat content, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and homemade broth can save money.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, and apple cider is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Brown the beef chuck on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker.

Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the slow cooker.

Pour in beef broth and red wine, stirring to combine.

Add bay leaves, thyme, and parsley to the mixture.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is tender.

About 30 minutes before serving, add diced potatoes and mushrooms.

In the last 10 minutes, stir in peas for added color and nutrition.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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