Description
A tender chuck roast slow-cooked in rich gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter (optional)
- Mashed potatoes, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Set the seasoned roast on top of the onions and garlic, then sprinkle the onion soup mix over the roast.
- Combine beef broth and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl, and pour around the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until tender.
- Remove the roast, shred with forks, and set aside.
- Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan; whisk in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
- Return shredded beef to gravy and let warm briefly.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For best results, don’t lift the lid during cooking. Optional: sear the roast for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, beef, hearty meal, comfort food, family dinner