By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | October 2025
Tender, hearty, and full of flavor, this comforting dish transforms an affordable chuck steak into a melt-in-your-mouth meal. Slow braising builds a deep, savory gravy, while onions, peppers, and broccoli bring color and balance. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a Sunday supper that tastes like home.
🕒 Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total: 1 hour 45 minutes
🍽 Serves
4 people
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck steak
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup water, plus 2 tbsp for slurry
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- Fresh thyme
👩🏽🍳 Directions
- Season and Sear the Steak
Pat the chuck steak dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove and set aside. - Sauté the Vegetables
Add sliced onion and bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for 3–5 minutes, scraping up browned bits, until tender and golden. - Simmer Until Tender
Return beef to the skillet. Add beef broth and add fresh thyme; bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the beef is fork-tender. - Add the Broccoli
Stir in frozen broccoli during the last 5–10 minutes of simmering. Cover again and cook until broccoli is tender and bright green.💡 Pro Tip: For crisp-tender broccoli, steam or microwave it separately for 3 minutes, drain, and stir it in just before serving. - Make the Gravy
Transfer beef and vegetables to a platter; keep warm.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water to make a slurry. Whisk it into the skillet juices over medium heat until thickened, about 2 minutes. - Serve
Slice or pull the beef into portions. Spoon the onion-pepper-broccoli mix over top and drizzle with rich pan gravy.
✨ Extra Pro Tips
- Better Browning: Always pat meat dry before searing for maximum flavor.
- Boost the Gravy: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard for depth.
- Leftovers Love: Shred beef and serve on toasted bread or over mashed potatoes with leftover gravy.
📖 Description
A savory one-pan dinner that turns budget-friendly beef chuck into a tender, flavorful main dish with a glossy gravy and vegetables built right in. Comfort food, simplified.
Where are the potatoes?
🥔 Mashed potatoes are an excellent side dish.; pile your chuck, veggies and gravy on top.
🥔 Chop up the potatoes and add them to the broth in the pot with the chuck, after sautéing the onions and other veggies.
🥔 Make homemade fries in the air fryer or oven.
Rice is also very good with this hearty meal. Bon appetit!
