Description
A tender, flavorful slow cooker chuck roast that serves as the perfect base for five different meal prep lunches. This easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe uses pantry staples to create juicy, shreddable beef that stays moist and delicious throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs Chuck Roast
- 1 large Yellow Onion, sliced into thick wedges
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Low-sodium Beef Broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 packet Dry Onion Soup Mix
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Oil for Searing (Avocado or Vegetable)
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides generously with salt and black pepper. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Transfer the seared roast to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onions for 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Scrape up brown bits from the pan.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Cook for 1 minute, then pour in the beef broth and dry onion soup mix. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the roast in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove the roast to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Shred the meat using two forks. Strain or mix back the cooking liquid for gravy, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
Searing the meat is crucial for developing flavor via the Maillard reaction. Avoid overcrowding the slow cooker to ensure proper braising. Let the meat rest before shredding to retain juices. For a thicker gravy, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir in during the last 30 minutes of cooking. To make gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free onion soup mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/5 of
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: slow cooker, chuck roast, meal prep, beef recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, gluten-free option, high protein