French Roast Beef Slow Cooker
A tender and flavorful French-style roast beef slow cooked to perfection with aromatic herbs, garlic, and vegetables. This easy slow cooker recipe yields a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth roast 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
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, sliced
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
Instructions
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides evenly with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sliced onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened. Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker, placing them on top of the roast.
Add the carrots and celery around the roast in the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the roast and vegetables.
Add the bay leaves 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 bay leaves before serving. Slice the roast against the grain and serve with the cooked vegetables and pan juices.