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Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck Roast Dinner

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A hearty and comforting slow-cooked beef chuck roast recipe perfect for easy family meals, featuring tender beef and flavorful vegetables cooked low and slow.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Optional: 1/2 cup red wine

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Generously season all over with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides for 4-5 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
  3. While searing, prepare the vegetables: slice onion, peel and chunk carrots, chop celery, and mince garlic.
  4. Place onions, carrots, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker. Scatter minced garlic on top.
  5. Transfer the seared roast onto the bed of vegetables in the slow cooker.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, rosemary, and red wine (if using). Pour evenly over the roast and veggies. Add the bay leaf on top.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours until the meat is fork-tender and shreds easily.
  8. Remove the roast and vegetables to a serving platter. Discard the bay leaf.
  9. If desired, thicken the cooking liquid by simmering it in a saucepan or whisking in a cornstarch slurry until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
  10. Slice or shred the beef and serve with the vegetables and sauce. Enjoy with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or crusty bread.

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking adds a rich caramelized crust and deeper flavor. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat. To thicken sauce, simmer cooking liquid or add a cornstarch slurry. You can substitute vegetables or herbs to suit taste or dietary needs. For gluten-free, ensure Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free or substitute with coconut aminos.

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Keywords: slow cooker beef roast, beef chuck roast, family dinner, comfort food, easy roast recipe, slow-cooked beef, crockpot dinner

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