🍳 Ingredients
Serves 6
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3–4 lb (1.3–1.8 kg) beef chuck roast (or similar cut)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
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1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh)
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1 large onion, quartered
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4 cloves garlic, smashed
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4 large carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
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1½ lbs (700 g) baby potatoes (or regular potatoes, cut into chunks)
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2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
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1 cup (240 ml) red wine or extra broth
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2 tbsp tomato paste (optional but adds rich flavor)
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for thickening gravy — optional)
🔥 Instructions
1. Season and sear the roast
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Pat roast dry with paper towels.
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Generously season all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear roast for about 3–4 minutes per side, until well-browned.
(This step adds deep flavor — but you can skip if using a slow cooker and short on time.)
2. Assemble in slow cooker (or Dutch oven)
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Place onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom.
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Lay seared roast on top.
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In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over everything.
3. Cook
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Slow cooker:
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Low: 8–9 hours
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High: 4–5 hours
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Oven (Dutch oven):
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Cover and bake at 325°F (165°C) for about 3–4 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
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4. Make gravy (optional but worth it!)
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Remove roast and vegetables; cover to keep warm.
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Skim fat from the cooking liquid.
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Whisk 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water; stir into the juices.
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Simmer (on stove or in slow cooker on high) for 5–10 minutes until thickened.
5. Serve
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Slice or shred roast and serve with potatoes, carrots, and plenty of that rich gravy over top.
🥖 Serving Tips
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Serve with warm rolls or crusty bread to soak up the gravy.
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Add peas or green beans at the end for extra color.
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Leftovers make amazing sandwiches or shepherd’s pie filling.
Would you like me to give you a Crockpot-only “dump and go” version (no searing or gravy step, just set it and forget it)?
