Slow Cooker Herb & Mushroom Braised Beef

With its comforting flavors contributed by savory meat, mushrooms, onions, carrots and fresh herbs, this slow-cooker braised beef is a wonderful supper on cold-weather days. Consider freezing it into portions for busy weeknight meals. You could also shred the meat and serve it on sandwiches.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (from 2 garlic cloves)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages fresh cremini mushrooms, quartered
  • ¾ cup dry red wine
  • 2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed (from 1 [14.4-ounce] package)
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted beef stock
  • 5 medium carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves