Cider Simmered Beef Crock Pot
Slow-cooked to perfection, this Cider Simmered Beef Crock Pot recipe combines tender, fall-apart chuck roast with the warm, sweet flavors of apple cider and aromatic herbs. Seared to lock in flavor and then gently braised for hours in a medley of onions, carrots, and garlic, the beef soaks up the rich, savory-sweet broth of cider and beef stock. Enhanced with fresh thyme and bay leaves, each bite bursts with comforting depth. The dish is finished with a silky cider gravy, made by thickening the cooking liquid for an irresistible sauce. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the ease of a slow cooker, this hearty meal is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up every drop of that luscious gravy. Keywords: cider simmered beef, crock pot recipe, slow cooker, apple cider gravy, tender chuck roast, easy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Chuck roast (boneless)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion (sliced)
- 4 medium Carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups Apple cider
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer it to the crock pot.
Add the sliced onion, carrot chunks, and minced garlic to the crock pot, spreading them around the roast.
Pour in the apple cider and beef broth. Add the bay leaves and fresh thyme sprigs to the mixture.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once the beef is cooked, remove the roast and vegetables from the crock pot and cover them with foil to keep warm.
Strain the liquid in the crock pot to remove any solids. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Pour the strained liquid into a saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil. Gradually stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Slice or shred the beef and serve it alongside the vegetables, drizzled with the thickened cider gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.3 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 641 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 44.3 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 913 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
