Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Roast Beef with Rich Gravy
There’s nothing more comforting than a tender, juicy roast beef slowly cooked until incredibly flavorful. This easy slow-cooker version is packed with garlic, herbs, onions, and savory beef juices, making it the perfect cozy family dinner. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes and let that delicious gravy do the rest!
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
6–8 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) beef chuck roast or topside
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 250 ml (1 cup) beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
1. Season the beef
Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Rub it generously with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
2. Sear for extra flavor
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for about 2–3 minutes on each side, until beautifully browned. This step adds a deliciously rich crust.
3. Build the slow cooker
Arrange the sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the browned roast directly on top.
4. Make the savory cooking liquid
In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste until smooth. Pour the mixture around the roast.
5. Slow cook until tender
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
6. Let it rest
Carefully transfer the roast to a cutting board. Cover loosely with foil and allow it to rest for about 15 minutes. This helps keep the meat juicy.
7. Slice and serve
Slice the beef thinly against the grain. Spoon the flavorful onions and rich cooking juices over the top.
Perfect Serving Ideas
Pair this comforting roast with:
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Roasted carrots and potatoes
- Steamed green beans
- Buttered corn
- Crusty homemade bread
Helpful Tip
For an even richer gravy, strain the slow-cooker juices into a saucepan and simmer them for a few minutes. You can also thicken them with a small cornstarch slurry until they reach your favorite gravy consistency.
Tender beef, caramelized onions, and rich savory gravy—this is the kind of hearty dinner everyone will want seconds of!
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