This Slow Cooker Roast Beef will become your favorite Sunday Roast – incredibly tender slow cooked beef in a rich and delicious gravy. 10/10 for flavor and almost zero effort! Serve with my incredible Goose Fat Roast Potatoes and Yorkshire Puddings.

Perfect for serving a crowd so why not make it this weekend for the whole family’s Sunday dinner? This slow cooked beef recipe is gluten free and slimming friendly.

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Sometimes a recipe comes along that 

1. Is incredibly tasty and beloved by everyone
2. Is SUPER EASY and almost cooks itself

Simply pop the meat and veggies in your slow cooker in the morning and you have the best dinner waiting for you by supper time. Take a look at the recipe video and step by step photos to see how it’s done.

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What makes this recipe such a winner?

• The PERFECT pot roast: If you are intimidated by roast beef because it is tricky to get just right then this is the beef recipe for you. Technically it is not a roast but a beef pot roast since it is cooked in a slow cooker.
• It is almost hands off, practically a ‘dump and go’ recipe. After some initial prep, the meat simply cooks slowly for several hours until it becomes perfectly tender and succulent. 
• Finally a roast beef recipe that comes with gravy built in! The flavor-packed broth in which the roast cooks becomes the totally addicting thick gravy you will want to bathe in (or maybe that’s just me)
• You can also cook potatoes and other veggies at the same time – one less job to do!

Super easy and tastes amazing. My family commented on how amazing the gravy tasted, the best they’ve had apparently. Definitely going to keep this recipe on rotation! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Which is the best cut for slow cooked roast beef?

You can use any cut of beef joint that’s suitable for roasting or pot roasting, from boneless chuck roast (that’s the same as braising steak in the UK) to other budget friendly options such as brisket and topside. I usually order my beef joint from Amazon Fresh – such good quality! 

Make sure your cut of beef will fit in your Slow Cooker – as you will see from the recipe video my joint was rather mahoosive! You can cut it in half if necessary.

Different beef cuts will yield different results. If you prefer a fall-off-the-fork tender beef roast then go for a brisket joint. If you want to slice your beef then a topside or top round will be a better option.

Remember that beef will shrink slightly as it cooks so buy medium-large joint, allowing for at least 200g (7oz) meat per person if you’re planning to feed the entire family this delicious meal.

HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER BEEF

Full measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page. Please take a look at the steps and video before attempting this recipe!

STEP 1. Pat the beef dry with kitchen paper and season well with salt and pepper. Allow your beef joint to come to room temperature before cooking.

STEP 2. Spray a large skillet or shallow casserole dish with olive oil spray and sear the beef on all sides. This can take up to 10-15 minutes, but adds so much flavor. You want to trigger the Maillard reaction – in layman’s terms you want to brown the beef until nicely colored.

STEP 3. Set the beef aside and deglaze the bottom of the pan with white wine, red wine or beef stock, scraping any browned bits into the broth with the back of a wooden spoon. This is where a lot of the flavor comes from so don’t skip it!

STEP 4. Add the onions and carrots and stir until they get a bit of color and and almost all of the liquid is gone.

STEP 5. Add beef stock (broth), soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato purée, minced garlic, salt and bay leaves. Stir to combine.

STEP 6. Add the beef and then the vegetables, pushing them down into the liquid. Top with extra hot beef broth to come up halfway up the side of your joint.

STEP 7. Cover the slow cooker and cook for 5 – 8 hours on LOW or 3-6 hours on HIGH depending on the beef cut and your preferences. If your crock pot has a ceramic insert it will likely need to cook for longer – modern slow cookers which allow for searing heat quicker and therefore the total cooking times are shorter.

STEP 8. Use a slotted spoon to remove the vegetables from the slow cooker. Check the beef using a meat thermometer (see guidelines below) or by piercing with a knife – it should be tender.

ROAST BEEF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
The best way to check your beef is cooked to your liking is to check the temperature with a digital thermometer. Insert the probe in the thickest part of the joint and check the temperature against these guidelines.
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Medium rare – 55°C (131°F)
Medium – 60°C ( 140°F)
Medium-well – 65°C (149°F)
Well done – 70°C+ (158°F)

Best-ever beef gravy

A good gravy can make or break your roast beef dinner! It’s definitely one of the best things about this slow cooker beef roast recipe. All you have to do is strain all the braising liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan discarding any solids (but hold on to carrots and potatoes if used).

Stir in some cornstarch slurry and bring the gravy to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a low heat and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes or until slightly reduced. Taste and season if needed.

Serving suggestions

Slice the beef against the grain and arrange on a platter with the carrots (and potatoes if you have added any). Drizzle with gravy and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve the roast with extra gravy and stuffing balls on the side.

If you are not cooking the potatoes in with the roast then these scalloped potatoes and creamy Brussels sprouts would be lovely served on the side.

Storing Leftovers

Keep any leftover meat for up to 4 days in the fridge and use in sandwiches, pasta bakes (try my Stroganoff pasta bake or this yummy Philly Cheesesteak Soup). If you have any leftover gravy you can freeze it – pour cooled gravy into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. Pop the cubes out into a freezer bag and use within 3 months.

If you loved my Slow Cooker Roast Beef, try these popular beef recipes:

• Best (and easiest) ever Slow Cooker Prime Rib
• If you prefer your beef on the rare side try my Topside Beef Roast
• Ultimate comfort food: Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Dumplings
• Tender, juicy and delicious Slow Cooker Roast Pork
• Slow Cooker Brisket (low carb / keto)
• No beans! Slow Cooker Chili (low carb / keto)
• Cold weather comfort food? Try this Slow Cooker Lamb Casserole
• Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb for tender, fall off the bone, lamb.

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