Slow Cooker Beef Roast (Printer-Friendly Version)

A comforting slow-cooked beef chuck roast seasoned with aromatic garlic, onions, and herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 lb boneless beef chuck roast
02 - 2 large onions, quartered
03 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed

→ Seasoning Blend

04 - 2 tsp salt
05 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp onion powder
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme

→ Liquid Ingredients

11 - 2 cups beef broth
12 - 1 beef bouillon cube
13 - 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
14 - 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
15 - 1 Tbsp tomato paste

→ Gravy Ingredients

16 - 2 Tbsp cornstarch
17 - 2 Tbsp cold water

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Coat the chuck roast evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried rosemary, and dried thyme. Pat the seasoning into all surfaces for thorough flavor infusion.
02 - Place quartered onions and smashed garlic cloves in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker to impart aromatics and prevent sticking.
03 - Position the seasoned roast atop the onions and garlic. Pour beef broth over the roast, crumble the bouillon cube, and add Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and tomato paste. Liquids should partially cover the meat without submerging it fully.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW heat for 8–9 hours or HIGH heat for 4–5 hours until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds. Avoid removing the lid during cooking to maintain consistent temperature and moisture.
05 - Remove the beef from the slow cooker and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 10–15 minutes to redistribute juices and retain succulence.
06 - Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid. Whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Set slow cooker to HIGH, stir in the slurry, and simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens into a smooth gravy.
07 - Slice or shred the beef and spoon gravy over. Serve alongside mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, or buttered rolls as preferred.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For enhanced flavor, sear the roast in a hot skillet before slow cooking to develop Maillard browning.
02 - Place onions and garlic at the base to protect the meat from direct heat and ensure even cooking.
03 - Rest the roast after cooking to achieve juicier, tender slices.
04 - Degrease the cooking liquid thoroughly before thickening the gravy for a cleaner finish.
05 - Consider preparing the seasoning step in advance to save time on the day of cooking.

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