Nif's Easy Crock Pot Smothered Roast Beef

Transform your weeknight dinner game with Nif's Easy Crock Pot Smothered Roast Beef—a fuss-free, flavor-packed dish that will have your family asking for seconds. Featuring a melt-in-your-mouth beef chuck roast slow-cooked in a luscious gravy made from onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth, this recipe delivers comforting homemade flavors with minimal effort. Layered with sliced onions and garlic, the roast becomes irresistibly tender over 8 hours of gentle cooking, while the optional searing step adds a rich, caramelized depth. Serve this savory masterpiece with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered noodles, and drizzle the thickened gravy over everything for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for busy evenings, this crock pot roast is simple, hearty, and utterly satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. This step is optional but adds great flavor.

Step 3

Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of your crock pot.

Step 4

Transfer the seared roast to the crock pot, placing it on top of the onions and garlic.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth. Stir until well blended.

Step 6

Pour the mixture over the roast, ensuring it is evenly coated.

Step 7

Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender.

Step 8

Once the roast is cooked, transfer it to a serving platter and tent it with foil to keep warm.

Step 9

Skim any excess fat from the liquid in the crock pot and transfer the liquid to a small saucepan.

Step 10

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Step 11

Bring the liquid in the saucepan to a simmer over medium heat and slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Cook until the gravy thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 12

Slice or shred the roast and pour the gravy over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 13

Serve hot with your favorite side dishes such as mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or buttered noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2102.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3824.8

Total Fat 284.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 1032.5mg	0%
Sodium 5775.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g	0%
Total Sugars 15.7g
Protein 258.7g	0%

Vitamin D 83.3IU	0%
Calcium 435.8mg	0%
Iron 38.0mg	0%
Potassium 4500.8mg	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: 66.5%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 6.6%