Slow Cooker Brazilian-Style Beef with Black Beans and Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Tender slow-cooked beef simmered with black beans, bell peppers, and traditional Brazilian spices for a hearty meal. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, black beans, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch pieces beef chuck roast
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into strips green bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef chuck roast pieces and sear on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 diced medium onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper and 1 large sliced green bell pepper, cooking for another 3 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Step 3: Transfer sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Add 1 can (15 oz) drained black beans, 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Before serving, stir gently and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve over rice or with warm crusty bread.