Slow Cooker Roast Beef (Printable)

Melt-in-mouth slow-cooked beef paired with hearty vegetables and fragrant herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides evenly 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, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
03 - Place the carrot chunks, potato chunks, sliced celery, and onion at the bottom of the slow cooker.
04 - Position the seared beef roast on top of the vegetables inside the slow cooker.
05 - Sprinkle minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary evenly over the beef, then add bay leaves.
06 - Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the contents in the slow cooker.
07 - Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are fully cooked.
08 - Remove bay leaves, shred or slice the beef, and serve together with the vegetables and cooking juices.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The beef becomes so tender it falls apart with just a fork, with zero effort on your part.
  • Your kitchen smells incredible for hours, and everyone asks what you're cooking.
  • One pot means minimal cleanup, and the cooking liquid doubles as a silky gravy.
02 -
  • Don't skip the searing step, even though you're tempted because the slow cooker is right there—it's the difference between good and unforgettable.
  • Cut your vegetables larger than you think necessary; they'll break down more than you expect during 8 hours of cooking.
  • Always remove bay leaves before serving; biting into one is a kitchen lesson nobody wants.
03 -
  • If your beef broth tastes weak, use less water or buy a higher-quality broth; it's the backbone of the whole dish and worth choosing carefully.
  • Worcestershire sauce makes a huge difference, but verify the label for gluten if that matters in your kitchen—different brands vary.

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