Description
A tender and flavorful slow cooker beef recipe perfect for a comforting meal. This dish features beef chuck roast cooked low and slow with aromatic vegetables and savory seasonings.
Ingredients
3 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
Instructions
Season the beef chuck roast evenly with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from heat.
Place the sliced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place the seared beef roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, dried thyme, and dried rosemary until well combined.
Pour the broth mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Add the bay leaves to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Slice or shred the beef and serve with the cooked vegetables and juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours