Easy Slow Cooker Roast Beef – Comforting, Tender & Stress-Free
A tender, flavorful roast beef recipe made in the slow cooker with carrots, potatoes, and rich gravy. The perfect set-it-and-forget-it family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–9 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes – 9 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, Slow Cooker Meals
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Roast:
3 pounds chuck or rump roast
2 tablespoons steak seasoning blend
1 tablespoon Italian herb mix
2 cups beef broth
1 pound baby carrots
2 pounds potatoes (red or Yukon gold, cut into 2-inch pieces)
1 large white or yellow onion, chunked
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper (optional, to taste)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Gravy:
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Reserved cooking liquid from slow cooker
Additional salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste
Instructions
Season the Roast:
In a small bowl, mix steak seasoning and Italian herb blend. Rub seasoning all over the roast.
Assemble in Slow Cooker:
Grease the inside of your slow cooker. Place the roast in the center. Add beef broth. Scatter potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery evenly around the roast.
Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 9 hours or HIGH for 6 hours, until meat is fork-tender.
Prepare the Gravy:
Just before serving, remove about 2 cups of the cooking liquid. Pour it into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Thicken the Gravy:
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water. Gradually stir into the saucepan. Simmer on medium-low for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Serve:
Remove roast to a platter. Shred or slice. Serve with vegetables and drizzle with hot gravy. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Best Cuts: Chuck roast offers rich marbling for juicy, shreddable beef. Rump roast is leaner but still tender.
Vegetable Tips: Add softer vegetables (like green beans or mushrooms) in the last 2 hours of cooking to avoid overcooking.
Gravy Shortcut: You can use a gravy mix if you’re short on time—just add to the cooking liquid and simmer.
Leftovers: Great for sandwiches, beef bowls, or adding to soups.
