Crock-Pot Roast Beef

Name: Crock-Pot Roast Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 9 h 10 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable; 2 lb. boneless chuck roast, cut into medium-sized cubes; 1 (12-oz.) can IPA beer; 3 c. low-sodium beef stock or broth; 1 tbsp. beef bouillon base, such as Better Than Bouillon; 1 medium carrot, cut into rounds; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 small Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1" chunks; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 packet onion soup mix; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

By Romel BrunoUpdated: Mar 2, 2023

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6 Ratings

preview for Crock-Pot French Onion Roast Beef

Yields:

4 - 6

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

9 hrs 10 mins

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If you're looking for comfort food, you can't get much more cozy, warming and flavorful than classic pot roast. Because of it's ease and heartiness, each family usually has their own spin and take on this staple roast beef dish. While we love a classic, we also love shaking things up with new, complex flavors, and that's what we did in this slow cooker recipe.

This recipe has all of the same classic elements, but with the addition of some bold, fun flavors. French onion soup seasoning lends some richer notes, while the IPA adds a nice hoppy bitterness. Throw these together with your chuck roast and veggies, and you have an easy weeknight dinner that will be ready to dig into in a handful of hours. Not to mention, your kitchen will smell divine.

How do I make a roast in the Crock-Pot?

If you've never made your roast in the slow cooker, get ready for a game changer. The gadget takes all the work out of this comforting dish, letting you set it and forget it till you're ready to dig in. Before just tossing it all in the pot, there are a couple of steps we need to take to ensure maximum flavor. You're going to sear your beef on a skillet, before deglazing the pan with our added beer. This not only ensures our meat will be deliciously browned and cooked through, but deglazing our pan with the beer gives an added rich flavor we think really sets this dish apart.

After that, it's as easy as chopping your veggie and throwing all your ingredients in the Crock-Pot to meld and cook together on a low heat. After 8-9 hours, open the lid to reveal your nostalgic comfort dish with a grown-up twist—you've earned it.

What should I serve with Crock-Pot roast beef?

While this hearty meal is deliciously filling all on its own, it also pairs perfectly scooped alongside white rice or slices of toasted sourdough. If you want to add some variety to your plate, serve up some roasted veggies or a light side salad—like our crunch salad—to add some green to your plate.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp.
neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
2 lb.
boneless chuck roast, cut into medium-sized cubes
1
(12-oz.) can IPA beer
3 c.
low-sodium beef stock or broth
1 Tbsp.
beef bouillon base, such as Better Than Bouillon
1
medium carrot, cut into rounds
1
medium yellow onion, chopped
2
small Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1" chunks
2
sprigs fresh thyme
1
packet onion soup mix
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add half the beef and sear until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the other half of the beef. Once all the beef is seared, add the beer and deglaze, scraping up all the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 2 minutes, then remove skillet from heat.
2. Step 2Into the slow cooker, add a small amount of beef stock (about ¼ cup), then add the bouillon and stir until dissolved. Add the seared beef and all the dripping from the plate, along with the carrots, onions, potatoes, deglazed beer from the skillet, the remaining beef stock, thyme, and onion soup mix. Give it a gentle stir to make sure everything is mixed.
3. Step 3Set the slow cooker to low and let cook until beef and veggies are tender, about 8 to 9 hours.
4. Step 4Discard the thyme sprigs and season with salt and pepper to taste.