Kay's Crock Pot Beef

Dive into comfort food bliss with Kay's Crock Pot Beef, a melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with rich, hearty flavors. This recipe transforms a tender 3-pound beef chuck roast into a savory delight with a perfectly seasoned crust, thanks to a blend of salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Searing the meat seals in its juices before it simmers all day in a medley of beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Vibrant veggies like carrots, celery, and onions soak up the robust flavor, while aromatic bay leaves and optional fresh thyme add an earthy depth. The silky sauce, thickened with a cornstarch slurry, beautifully coats the shredded beef, making it perfect for pairing with mashed potatoes or crusty bread. With just 15 minutes of prep and the magic of an 8-hour cook time, Kay's Crock Pot Beef is the ultimate recipe for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Beef chuck roast
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Yellow onion, diced
• 3 Carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 Celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 Bay leaves
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme (optional)
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the onions to the crock pot along with the chopped carrots and celery.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot.

Step 5

Add the bay leaves and fresh thyme to the crock pot. Cover with the lid, set the crock pot to low, and cook for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the beef from the crock pot and shred it into chunks using two forks. Remove and discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

Step 7

To thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the liquid in the crock pot and let it cook on high for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your liking.

Step 8

Return the shredded beef to the crock pot and mix it well with the thickened sauce and vegetables.

Step 9

Serve hot with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2588.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3993.2

Total Fat 303.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 5775.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 29.5g
Protein 258.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 445.6mg	0%
Iron 42.2mg	0%
Potassium 6271.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.5%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 6.9%