Slow Cooker Beef Cacciatore
If you’re looking for a slow cooker beef cacciatore without wine, this easy crockpot dinner is packed with comforting Italian flavor using simple pantry ingredients. Tender beef chunks slowly simmer with tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and herbs to create a rich, savory sauce that tastes like it cooked all day because it did!
This easy slow cooker Italian beef recipe is perfect for busy families, meal prep, or cold-weather comfort food. Just mix one flavorful tomato mixture, pour it over raw beef, and let your crockpot transform everything into a hearty, family-friendly dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Beef Cacciatore:
Easy dump-and-go crockpot meal with minimal prep.
Hearty and comforting perfect winter slow cooker recipe.
Family-friendly Italian dinner with simple ingredients.
Great leftovers for sandwiches or meal prep.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup beef broth
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
Place the beef stew meat in the bottom of a 5–7 quart slow cooker in an even layer.
In a mixing bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, beef broth, bell peppers, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to create one savory mixture.
Pour the tomato mixture over the beef, making sure all pieces are covered.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 3½–4 hours, until the beef is tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered on HIGH for 15–20 minutes.
Serve hot over egg noodles, white rice, or mashed potatoes, spooning extra sauce over each serving.
Tips & Variations:
Add mushrooms or spinach during the last 30 minutes for extra veggies.
Brown the beef first for deeper flavor (optional).
Chop peppers smaller for picky eaters.
Turn leftovers into Italian beef sandwiches with melted provolone.
Benefits of This Wine-Free Crockpot Beef Recipe:
This slow cooker beef cacciatore is perfect for families who prefer simple, wholesome ingredients. The beef broth keeps the sauce rich and savory while allowing the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs to shine. Slow cooking makes the beef incredibly tender and creates a comforting one-pot meal that’s budget-friendly, easy to prep, and ideal for cozy weeknight dinners.
