Description
A tender, flavorful beef roast slow cooked with broth, garlic, herbs, and vegetables for an effortless and comforting meal, perfect for busy days when you want a hearty dish with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Beef and Seasonings
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Place the sliced onion, chopped carrots, and minced garlic into the bottom of the crock pot to form a flavorful base.
- Season the roast: Rub the beef chuck roast evenly with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary to infuse it with herbs and seasoning.
- Add the roast: Lay the seasoned roast on top of the vegetables in the crock pot, ensuring it sits well among them.
- Pour liquids: Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the roast and vegetables, adding moisture and depth of flavor for slow cooking.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the roast is tender and easily shred with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the roast from the crock pot and either shred or slice it before serving with the cooked vegetables and pan juices.
Notes
- Add potatoes to the crock pot to make it a complete one-pot meal with hearty vegetables.
- For deeper flavor, sear the roast in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side before placing it in the crock pot.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
