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The Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Roast is a quintessential comfort food that transforms simple ingredients into a rich and flavorful dish. This slowly cooked roast is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, delivering tender meat and perfectly cooked vegetables that meld together beautifully in a savory gravy. As the roast cooks, the aromas that fill your kitchen are both inviting and mouthwatering, setting the perfect ambiance for a comforting meal.

Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Roast Recipe

This hearty slow-cooked beef roast is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, featuring tender meat and flavorful vegetables. It's an easy, comforting meal that requires minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 large carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3-4 medium potatoes diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch optional, for thickening the gravy
  • for garnish Fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Sear the meat in olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper until browned.
  • Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the carrots and potatoes.
  • Transfer the seared roast to the crock pot and layer the vegetables around it.
  • Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the roast and vegetables.
  • Sprinkle dried thyme and rosemary, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until fork-tender.
  • For thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with water, simmer broth, and whisk in the slurry.
  • Slice the roast, serve with vegetables, and drizzle with gravy, garnished with parsley.

Notes

For a thicker gravy, use cornstarch to create a slurry after cooking.
Keyword beef roast, comfort food, crock pot, easy recipe, slow-cooked