Slow Cooker Beef Roast
Transform your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Beef Roast—a comforting classic that practically cooks itself! Tender beef chuck roast is slow-cooked to perfection alongside a medley of carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions, all infused with the savory richness of beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatics like garlic, rosemary, and thyme. This set-it-and-forget-it recipe begins with a quick sear for extra depth of flavor, then simmers low and slow for hours until the meat is fall-apart tender and the vegetables are perfectly seasoned. Ideal for cozy family gatherings or meal prep, this one-pot recipe serves up a wholesome, satisfying meal with minimal effort. Serve with the optional gravy for the ultimate comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 3 stalks celery stalks, cut into large chunks
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Season the beef chuck roast on all sides with salt and black pepper.
Sear the roast in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Place the carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the minced garlic, dried rosemary, and dried thyme to the vegetables.
Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the vegetables.
Place the seared beef chuck roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easy to shred with a fork.
Once cooked, transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving platter.
Optional: Strain the cooking liquid to remove any solids and serve as a gravy on the side.
Serve the beef roast with the cooked vegetables, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 304.2 g | 390% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.5 g | 572% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 6126 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.1 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.6 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 271.3 g | 543% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 748 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 46.5 mg | 258% | |
| Potassium | 10592 mg | 225% | |
*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.
