Description
A hearty slow cooker roast beef that transforms your kitchen into a haven of comfort, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 to 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 to 3 stalks of celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon roasted paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear your beef chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Transfer the roast to your slow cooker.
- Add sliced onions to the same skillet and cook until they soften, then stir in minced garlic before pouring the mixture over the roast.
- Include chopped carrots and celery, followed by beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, roasted paprika, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Stir to ensure the beef is partially submerged in the broth, then cover and set on low for 8 hours or high for about 4 hours.
- Remove the beef after cooking, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice against the grain.
- Use the remaining broth to make gravy by straining and simmering until reduced by half.
Notes
For healthier options, use lean cuts of beef and low-sodium broth. Consider various substitutes for beef or broth as suggested.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg