Slow Cooker Roast Beef (Printable)

Tender roast beef cooked slowly with herbs and vegetables for a hearty, flavorful meal.

# What's Needed:

→ Beef

01 - 3.3 lbs beef chuck roast
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Vegetables

03 - 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
04 - 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 1 large onion, sliced

→ Seasonings & Liquids

07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 2 cups gluten-free beef broth
09 - 1 tbsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
10 - 2 tsp salt
11 - 1 tsp black pepper
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
14 - 2 bay leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season all sides with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
03 - Place the carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
04 - Position the seared beef roast on top of the vegetables.
05 - Sprinkle minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary over the beef, then add the bay leaves.
06 - Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
07 - Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and vegetables are fully cooked.
08 - Remove bay leaves, shred or slice the beef, and serve with the vegetables and cooking juices.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The beef becomes so tender it practically dissolves on your tongue, no knife skills required.
  • Everything cooks together, so you get these golden vegetables infused with beef flavor that taste like they belong together.
  • Eight hours of cooking means you can live your life and still have a restaurant-quality dinner waiting.
02 -
  • Don't skip the searing step even though it feels like an extra task—it's the difference between good roast beef and unforgettable roast beef.
  • If your slow cooker runs hot, eight hours might be too long and your beef can turn stringy; check at the six-hour mark the first time you make it.
  • The cooking liquid that collects is liquid gold—use it as gravy or freeze it for soups.
03 -
  • If your slow cooker heats aggressively, cook on the lowest setting possible or use an external temperature probe to ensure the beef stays tender rather than stringy.
  • Leftover roast beef makes incredible sandwiches or can be shredded for quick tacos, so don't hesitate to make extra.

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