Classic Crock Pot Roast Beef

What You’ll Need

Roast:

• 1 grass-fed Chuck Roast (about 3 lbs)

• 2 Tbsp oil (grape seed or other medium-high heat oil)

Rub:

• 1 Tbsp salt

• 1 Tbsp pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

Crock Pot Ingredients:

• 1 pint beef broth (homemade, gourmet, or canned)

• 1 medium-large yellow onion, sliced or roughly chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ lb baby carrots or 2–3 large carrots, sliced

• 1 tsp red wine vinegar (or ¼ cup red table wine)

• 2 bay leaves

Optional Gravy:

• ¼ stick butter

• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

• Salt and pepper to taste

Let’s Cook

1. Prep the Roast:
   After thawing completely (roasts can take up to 2 days in the fridge), pat dry with paper towels. If wrapped in butcher twine or netting, remove it now.

2. Season:
   In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub evenly over all sides of the roast. Any leftover seasoning can go into the crock pot later.

3. Sear:
   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and just about to smoke. Sear the roast for about 1 minute per side until browned on all sides. (You’re just creating a crust, not cooking through.)

4. Load the Crock Pot:
   Add the broth, onion, garlic, carrots, red wine vinegar or wine, and bay leaves to the crock pot. Scrape the browned bits from the skillet into the pot for extra flavor, then place the seared roast on top.

5. Slow Cook:

   • High: 5–7 hours

   • Low: 6–8 hours
     Check toward the end of cook time — the roast should be fork-tender and easy to pull apart.

6. Finish & Serve:
   Remove the roast using tongs or a slotted spoon. Shred or slice as desired. Lift out onions and carrots to serve alongside the meat. Drizzle with the broth from the pot or make the optional gravy.

7. Optional Gravy:
   In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Ladle in 1 cup of broth from the crock pot. Slowly whisk in flour until smooth and thickened to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with mashed potatoes, crusty bread and butter, and a generous drizzle of gravy or broth for a wholesome, comforting meal.