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Slow Cooker Roast Beef

Slow Cooker Roast Beef
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Slow Cooker Roast Beef is a comforting, tender, and flavorful meal that cooks effortlessly in a slow cooker. With minimal preparation and simple ingredients, this recipe delivers juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef infused with savory herbs and vegetables, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Enjoy rich, deep flavor with easy cleanup and versatile serving options.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Beef Roast (3-4 lbs) – chuck or rump roast
  • Beef Broth (2 cups)
  • Onions (2 medium, sliced)
  • Garlic (4 cloves)
  • Carrots (3-4 large, sliced)
  • Celery Stalks (2, sliced)
  • Tomato Paste (2 tbsp)
  • Worcestershire Sauce (1 tbsp)
  • Dried Thyme (1 tsp)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • Olive Oil (2 tbsp)

Optional Variations

  • Rosemary or Sage (as alternative herbs)
  • Potatoes or Parsnips (for additional vegetables)
  • Smoked Paprika or Cayenne (for spice)
  • Gluten-Free Worcestershire sauce or Soy Sauce (as Worcestershire replacements)
  • Red Wine (to substitute part of the beef broth)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Sear the Beef: Pat the roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned to lock in flavor and create a flavorful crust.
  2. Layer the Vegetables: Slice the onions, carrots, and celery, then arrange them in the bottom of the slow cooker to form a flavorful bed that helps steam and tenderize the roast while infusing it with natural sweetness.
  3. Add Aromatics and Liquids: Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle garlic cloves, dried thyme, and tomato paste over the meat. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce around the edges to maintain seasonings intact.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. This slow cooking melts the connective tissues, ensuring tender, juicy meat with a rich sauce.
  5. Rest and Slice: Carefully remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. Let the roast rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain to maximize tenderness and juiciness.

Notes

  • Choose chuck roast for the best tenderness and flavor in slow cooking.
  • Always sear the roast first to add depth of flavor and better color.
  • Layer veggies to prevent the roast from sitting in fat and to build flavor.
  • Use a quality beef broth to create a savory cooking liquid and sauce base.
  • Let the roast rest before slicing to keep juices locked in for moist slices.
  • To thicken the gravy, remove meat and veggies, stir in a cornstarch slurry, and simmer until thickened.
  • Feel free to add red wine in place of some broth for deeper richness.
  • If short on time, searing can be skipped but flavor will be less intense.

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