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slow Cooked Savory Beef Chuck Roast

Slow-Cooked Savory Beef Chuck Roast

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Slow cooker (or Dutch oven if cooking in the oven)
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the roast

  • 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 carrots cut into chunks
  • 4 celery stalks cut into chunks
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine optional; can substitute with extra beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

For the gravy (optional)

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions
 

Prep the Roast

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and generously season both sides with salt and pepper.

Sear the Meat

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until a deep golden-brown crust forms, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to your slow cooker.

Sauté Aromatics

  1. In the same skillet, add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 more minute.

Deglaze

  1. Pour in the red wine (or additional beef broth) to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 2 minutes, then pour the mixture over the roast in the slow cooker.

Build the Flavor Base

  1. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary to the slow cooker. Ensure the roast is mostly submerged.
    slow cooker filled with a browned chuck roast

Cook

  1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Make the Gravy (Optional)

  1. Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and water to form a slurry, then stir it into the simmering liquid. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.

Serve

  1. Slice or shred the beef and serve with the vegetables, drizzled with the gravy. Pair it with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or buttery noodles for a complete meal.