Slow Cooker Roast Beef

Slow Cooker Roast Beef
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    22 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    22 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    2.1K

Transform an inexpensive cut of beef into a succulent, fall-apart roast with this slow-cooker sensation. The concentrated umami-rich broth created during cooking is perfect for a luscious gravy, making this a complete and comforting meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    121 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    30 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    1026 mg
  • Fat
    31 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a slow cooker, whisk together the soy sauce and dry onion soup mix until thoroughly combined. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker. Add water until the roast is almost covered, leaving the top 1/2 inch exposed. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Sprinkle the freshly ground black pepper evenly over the top of the roast. (Prep time: 1 minute)

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Recipe View Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for approximately 22 hours, or until the meat is exceptionally tender and easily shreds with a fork. (Cook time: 22 hours)

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Recipe View Remove the roast from the slow cooker and let it rest for 15 minutes before shredding or slicing. (Rest time: 15 minutes)

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Recipe View If desired, thicken the juices remaining in the slow cooker with a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) for a rich gravy. Simmer on high for 5-10 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly. (Prep time: 2 minutes. Cook time: 5-10 minutes)

For an even deeper flavor, sear the chuck roast on all sides in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker.
Consider adding a few cloves of garlic and a bay leaf to the slow cooker for added aromatics.
If you don't have dry onion soup mix, you can substitute with a combination of onion powder, dried onion flakes, and beef bouillon.
Adjust the amount of water based on the size and shape of your slow cooker to ensure the roast is mostly submerged but not completely covered.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 706 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Gladys Lebsack

    My family loved this! I added carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker during the last few hours of cooking for a complete meal.

  • Brendan Upton

    This recipe is so easy and the roast comes out perfect every time! The gravy is a must-make.

  • Skye Wolff

    I was skeptical about the long cooking time, but it's totally worth it. The beef is incredibly tender.

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