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Tender Meltingly Slow-Cooked Beef Recipe Easy Perfect Comfort Food

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A slow-cooked beef recipe that yields tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat with rich, comforting flavors. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 2 cups chopped carrots and potatoes

Instructions

  1. Pat the 3 to 4-pound chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
  2. Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large skillet and warm over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Place the roast in the skillet and brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, until a deep mahogany crust forms.
  4. Remove the beef and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
  7. Pour in 1½ cups beef broth and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet bottom.
  8. Place the seared beef roast into the slow cooker. Pour the onion and broth mixture over it.
  9. Add 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, and season lightly with salt and pepper. If using, add chopped carrots and potatoes around the roast.
  10. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and falling apart.
  11. Remove bay leaves before serving. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.
  12. If a thicker gravy is desired, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 15 more minutes to thicken.

Notes

Do not skip searing the beef to lock in flavor. Resist lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat. For thicker sauce, use cornstarch slurry near the end. Can substitute brisket or short ribs but adjust cooking time. Optional vegetables can be added for a one-pot meal. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce.

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