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.
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Large skillet,
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)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the sautéed vegetables over the roast in the crockpot.
- Pour the beef broth over the roast and vegetables, ensuring the roast is mostly submerged.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is fork-tender.
- Remove the roast from the crockpot and shred the beef using two forks.
- 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.
- Add the shredded beef back to the crockpot and stir to coat with the gravy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with your favorite sides.
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.