Here’s a classic and easy Slow Cooker Beef recipe that works for a tender, flavorful roast you can use for sandwiches, tacos, or dinner. 🥩
🍲 Slow Cooker Beef Roast
Ingredients
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 4 medium carrots, chopped (optional)
- 4 medium potatoes, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker:
- Place sliced onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom.
- Season the beef:
- Rub beef roast with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Place the roast on top of the vegetables.
- Add liquid:
- Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the roast.
- Cook:
- Low: 8–9 hours
- High: 4–5 hours
- Cook until beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred (optional):
- Remove roast and shred with two forks. Return to slow cooker to mix with juices.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
- Make sandwiches or tacos with the shredded beef.
- Spoon over egg noodles for a classic beef dinner.
💡 Tips:
- Browning the roast in a skillet before slow cooking adds deeper flavor (optional).
- For thicker gravy, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in during the last 20 minutes.
- Add mushrooms for extra richness.
I can also give you 3 popular slow cooker beef variations: Mississippi Pot Roast, Beef and Broccoli, and BBQ Shredded Beef if you want. Do you want me to do that?
