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Easy & Flavorful Roast Beef Crockpot Recipe for a Quick Weeknight Meal
katya bou

Roast Beef Crockpot Recipe

This Roast Beef Crockpot Recipe offers a hands-off approach to a flavorful and incredibly tender roast beef using simple ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Roast
  • 3-4 lb Beef Roast (Chuck Roast, Round Roast, or Brisket)
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Onion, chopped
  • 2 Carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 cups Beef Broth
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp cold water - optional, for thickening)
  • Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Large skillet,

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 2-3 minutes per side). Transfer the seared roast to the crockpot.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour the sautéed vegetables over the roast in the crockpot.
  4. Pour the beef broth over the roast and vegetables, ensuring the roast is mostly submerged.
  5. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is fork-tender.
  6. Remove the roast from the crockpot and shred the beef using two forks.
  7. Optional: Whisk together cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl. Pour the mixture into the crockpot with the cooking liquid, stir well, and cook on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken the gravy.
  8. Add the shredded beef back to the crockpot and stir to coat with the gravy.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 50gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 1100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 7mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other root vegetables like potatoes, parsnips, or turnips. To add a spicy kick, include red pepper flakes or jalapeño. For richer flavor, add 1/2 cup dry red wine along with the beef broth.
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