Savory Slow Cooker Beef Roast
Perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings, this Savory Slow Cooker Beef Roast is a tender, flavor-packed comfort food classic. Featuring a melt-in-your-mouth beef chuck roast seasoned with aromatic spices and seared to lock in flavor, it's slow-cooked to perfection alongside hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and baby potatoes. A rich and savory broth made with beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh herbs forms the base, which is later transformed into a velvety gravy for the ultimate finishing touch. With just 20 minutes of prep and eight hours of effortless cooking in your slow cooker, this recipe makes for a hassle-free yet impressive meal that serves six. Serve it warm with a drizzle of gravy for the ultimate comfort food experience! Keywords: slow cooker beef roast, easy beef roast recipe, hearty comfort food, tender beef dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on all sides.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Layer the sliced onions, chopped carrots, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the baby potatoes on top.
Place the seared beef roast on top of the vegetable layer.
In a mixing bowl, combine the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Pour this mixture over the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the roast is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, carefully remove the beef and vegetables from the slow cooker to a serving platter. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually whisk this slurry into the simmering cooking liquid to thicken into a gravy. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Serve the beef roast and vegetables with the gravy drizzled on top or on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.7 g | 388% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.1 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 5800 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.7 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | ||
| Protein | 275.6 g | 551% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 567 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 47.8 mg | 266% | |
| Potassium | 9741 mg | 207% | |
*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.
