Slow Cooker Spicy Braised Beef

When you need a warm and hearty dinner, look no further than this Crockpot Spicy Braised Beef. It's made with ingredients likely found in the pantry and fridge, can be prepped in less than 15 minutes, and the crockpot does all the heavy lifting. 

There are a few things I almost always have on hand that can be instantly turned into a delicious meal. First, I grab whatever protein has been hanging out in the freezer the longest. To that, I add some chopped onions, bell peppers, something spicy (in the form of spicy fresh peppers or chipotles), canned diced tomatoes, and a bit of broth.

Usually, I add the usual suspects for spices – oregano, coriander, and cumin – and throw everything into the slow cooker to cook all day. It's an easy blueprint for making any tasty protein in the slow cooker (like this Slow Cooker Tri Tip or  Mexican Shredded Beef ).

However, this spicy beef turned out so well that I had to share it. here are three reasons I love this easy spicy beef recipe.

First, the spice level can be customized to fit your needs. Personally, I like things spicy so I added three chopped serrano peppers and left the seeds intact, but if you don’t like spice just use a green bell pepper.

Secondly, there are a thousand and one ways to eat it. Make steak tacos, add extra beef broth to make a stew, serve it over rice, add it to egg noodles, stuff it in some roasted peppers, you get the idea.

Finally, it’s a great meal for meal prep. Make it on the weekend and you can use leftovers for lunches or quick dinners all week.

What You'll Need for Spicy Braised Beef

• Beef
• Garlic and onions
• Peppers
• Tomatoes
• Broth
• Spices

Ways to Serve this Dish

• Make tacos or taco bowls
• The most delicious steak and eggs
• Burrito bowls
• Stuffed peppers and rice
• Meal prep grain bowls
• Turn it into beef stew