Slow Cooker Beef Roast Dinner (Printable)
Tender beef roast with potatoes, carrots, and herbs slow-cooked to perfection for an easy family dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 3 lb beef chuck roast
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.5 lb baby potatoes, halved if large
03 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
04 - 2 celery stalks, chopped
05 - 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings & Herbs
07 - 2 tsp kosher salt
08 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 ½ tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
11 - 2 bay leaves
→ Liquids
12 - 2 cups beef broth
13 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Finishing
14 - 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
15 - 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
16 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels. Rub all sides generously with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary, pressing the spices into the meat.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned, about 3–4 minutes per side. This step is optional but adds rich flavor.
03 - Arrange the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion wedges in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
04 - Place the seasoned beef roast on top of the vegetables. Scatter the minced garlic over the meat and tuck the bay leaves into the liquid.
05 - Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce evenly over the roast and vegetables.
06 - Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours. The beef is done when it forks apart easily and vegetables are tender.
07 - Carefully transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving platter using tongs. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm while preparing the gravy.
08 - For thicker gravy, whisk cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir into the hot cooking liquid, cover, and cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
09 - Slice or shred the beef against the grain. Serve portions with vegetables and ladle gravy over the top. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- This recipe transforms an inexpensive cut of meat into something that falls apart at the mere suggestion of a fork
- The hands-off prep means you can set it and forget it, then come home to dinner practically done
02 -
- Skip the searing step if you're rushed, but you'll sacrifice some depth of flavor and that gorgeous browned crust
- The roast needs to reach an internal temperature of at least 190°F to achieve that perfect tender texture
03 -
- Dry the beef thoroughly before seasoning or the sear will steam instead of brown
- Don't lift the lid during cooking unless absolutely necessary—each peek adds 15-20 minutes to the cook time