Slow Cooker Cumin-Spiced Beef with Orange

Tender beef slow-cooked with cumin, orange zest, and aromatics for a deeply flavorful, Whole30-compliant main course.

Cuisine: American

Category: Slow Cooker

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 420 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 orange
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tbsp orange zest, and 1/4 cup orange juice until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned, then transfer to a slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced medium onion to the slow cooker with the beef.
4. Step 4: Pour 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the ingredients, then add the cumin-orange mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Secure the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.