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Slow Cooker Chuck Roast

This tender and flavorful slow cooker chuck roast recipe transforms a tough cut of meat into a comforting, melt-in-your-mouth meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 chuck roast about 3 to 4 pounds
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • 4 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 4 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

Method
 

  1. Season the chuck roast evenly on all sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chuck roast in the hot skillet on all sides until browned and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Place the sliced onion, smashed garlic cloves, chopped carrots, and chopped celery in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Set the seared roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  6. Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the roast and vegetables.
  7. Add the thyme sprigs or dried thyme to the slow cooker.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shreddable.
  9. Once cooked, shred the roast with forks and mix it with the vegetables and juices in the slow cooker before serving.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking adds flavor. For variety, try adding baby potatoes, mushrooms at the end, or swapping one cup of broth for red wine. Let the meat rest briefly before shredding for juicier results. Leftovers make great sandwiches, tacos, or additions to soups and pasta.