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A close-up of a hearty beef roast crockpot recipe, featuring tender shredded beef, vibrant carrots, potatoes, and onions in a rich, dark brown gravy.

Easy Beef Roast Crockpot Recipe

A hearty and comforting beef roast crockpot recipe with fall-apart tender beef, baby carrots, potatoes, and onion, all slow-cooked in a rich, homemade gravy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chuck or rump beef roast
  • 2 tbsp steak seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 2 pounds red potatoes, chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 large white or yellow onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsp cold water
  • 3 tbsp corn starch

Equipment

  • 6-7 quart slow cooker Large enough for roast and vegetables.
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons For accuracy.
  • Medium saucepan To prepare the gravy.
  • Whisk For smooth gravy.
  • Large serving platter To serve roast and vegetables.

Method
 

  1. Pat beef roast dry with paper towels to help the seasoning stick.
  2. Combine steak and Italian seasoning. Rub over all sides of the roast.
  3. Grease slow cooker insert and place seasoned roast inside.
  4. Add beef broth around the roast. Then layer in potatoes, carrots, onion, and celery.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 9 hours or HIGH for 6 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  6. 15-20 minutes before serving, strain liquid into saucepan for gravy.
  7. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to liquid and bring to a boil.
  8. Mix corn starch and cold water into a slurry. Whisk into boiling liquid.
  9. Simmer gravy over medium-low for 3–5 minutes, whisking until thickened.
  10. Shred beef with two forks and serve with vegetables. Pour gravy over top.

Notes

You can substitute rump roast or brisket if desired. Add mushrooms, sweet potatoes, or parsnips for variety. For extra flavor, sear the beef before slow cooking. Make it gluten-free by using arrowroot or tapioca starch in place of corn starch.