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Slow Cooker Chuck Roast with Tender Juicy Beef

A classic slow cooker chuck roast cooked low and slow until fall-apart tender in a rich, savory gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3-4 lb chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 4 carrots chunked

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Season chuck roast generously on all sides.
  2. Sear roast in hot oil until browned.
  3. Transfer roast to slow cooker.
  4. Add vegetables around roast.
  5. Mix broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and herbs.
  6. Pour mixture over roast.
  7. Cook on LOW 8–9 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours.

Notes

For thicker gravy, stir in cornstarch slurry at the end.