English Roast Beef in Slow Cooker
A classic English roast beef cooked slowly in a crock pot to achieve tender, flavorful meat perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
3 pounds beef chuck roast
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, sliced
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
3 stalks celery, cut into chunks
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Instructions
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sear the beef roast in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Place the sliced onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the minced garlic on top of the vegetables.
Place the seared beef roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the roast.
Add fresh rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Remove the beef and vegetables from the slow cooker and discard the bay leaf and herb stems.
Slice the roast against the grain and serve with the cooked vegetables and pan juices.