🍖 Slow Cooker Caramelized Onion Beef Roast

🛒 Necessary Ingredients

• 🥩 1.5–2 kg beef chuck roast
• 🧅 2 large onions, sliced
• 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 🧂 1½ tsp salt
• 🌶️ 1 tsp black pepper
• 🥣 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 🍖 2 cups beef broth
• 🫒 2 tbsp oil
• 🌿 1 tsp dried thyme
• 🥄 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening the gravy)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe

1. 🥩 Season the Beef

• Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels.
• Rub it all over with salt and black pepper, making sure the seasoning covers every side.

2. 🔥 Sear the Roast

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sear the beef for about 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
• This creates the delicious caramelized crust seen in the picture. 🤎

3. 🧅 Prepare the Onions

• In the same skillet, add the sliced onions.
• Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and turn golden.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

4. 🍲 Add Everything to the Slow Cooker

• Place the onions and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Put the seared beef roast on top.
• Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
• Sprinkle the thyme over the roast. 🌿

5. ⏰ Slow Cook

• Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
• The roast is ready when the meat is extremely tender and easily pulls apart with a fork. 🍖✨

6. 🥣 Make the Rich Gravy

• Carefully remove the roast and let it rest for about 10–15 minutes.
• Stir the flavorful onions and cooking juices in the slow cooker.
• For a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with water and stir it into the hot juices.
• Cook for a few minutes until the gravy thickens.

7. 🍖 Shred and Serve

• Gently pull the beef apart into large tender pieces.
• Spoon the caramelized onions and rich gravy over the meat.
• Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite vegetables. 🥔🥕
• Spoon plenty of the glossy gravy over the top for that juicy finish. 🤤

💡 Q&A

Q: Can I skip searing the beef?
👉 Yes, but searing gives the roast a much deeper, richer flavor and a darker caramelized crust.

Q: How do I know when the roast is done?
👉 It should be very tender and pull apart easily with a fork.

Q: Can I make the gravy thicker?
👉 Yes. Add the cornstarch-and-water mixture to the cooking juices and stir until thickened.