Slow Cooker Beef Chuck Roast
"Slow Cooker Beef Chuck Roast is one of those set-it-and-forget-it meals that delivers big comfort with minimal effort. The chuck roast turns fall-apart tender after hours in the slow cooker, soaking up all the savory flavors from broth, herbs, and veggies. It’s a cozy, reliable dinner that’s perfect for busy weekdays or laid-back Sundays. Slow Cookers are perfect for beef. The low and slow method makes it tender. Two favorite recipes are my Italian Roast Beef and my Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy. This easy slow cooker shredded beef recipe is pure comfort. It’s made with simple ingredients, minimal effort, and is full of delicious flavor. It’s the quintessential Sunday dinner. It’s tender, savory, and deeply satisfying. It relies on basic, whole ingredients (meat, potatoes, carrots, broth, simple seasoning) for big flavor. The slow cooker does all the work, breaking down the tough chuck roast into fork-tender perfection while the flavors meld over a long cooking period. The potatoes and carrots cook alongside the meat and sauce, making cleanup a breeze. Searing the roast first creates a delicious, deep brown crust (Maillard reaction) that locks in juices and adds a layer of savory complexity the slow cooker alone cannot achieve. "
Serves5 servings
Preparation Time5 min
Cooking Time8 hr
Ingredients
- Chuck roast
- Baby potatoes
- Baby carrots
- Ground oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- Minced garlic
- Fresh thyme
- Beef broth