Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this savory roast beef crock pot recipe. Imagine tender, juicy slices of chuck roast simmering in a rich blend of beef broth, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs. This simple yet exquisite dish transforms busy weeknights into delightful family feasts with minimal effort. Set it and forget it while the flavors meld beautifully, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 large carrots, chopped into thick chunks
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced into wedges
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop carrots and onions.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chuck roast on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side) until browned.
- Place the seared roast in the crock pot. Add carrots, onions, and garlic around the meat.
- Pour in beef broth until it reaches halfway up the sides of the roast. Sprinkle thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper generously over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg