🥩 Slow Cooker Beef Chuck in Savory Gravy
Ingredients
Beef
2–3 lb beef chuck roast (raw)
Salt & black pepper
1 tbsp oil (optional, for searing)
“Ladle-Over” Mixture (mix this first)
2 cups beef broth
1 packet onion soup mix (or 1 tbsp beef bouillon + 1 tsp onion powder)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste (or ketchup works)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
1 tbsp cornstarch or flour (optional, for thicker gravy)
Veggies (optional but great)
3–4 carrots, chunked
1 onion, sliced
1 lb baby potatoes or chopped potatoes
How to Make It
Season the beef
Pat the raw chuck dry and season both sides with salt & pepper.
Optional flavor boost (sear it)
Heat oil in a pan and brown the beef 2–3 minutes per side. Not required, but it adds extra depth.
Layer the slow cooker
Put potatoes, carrots, and onion in the bottom.
Place the raw beef chuck on top.
Make the mixture
Whisk together all the “ladle-over mixture” ingredients in a bowl.
Ladle it over
Pour the mixture all over the beef so it’s nicely coated.
Cook low & slow
LOW: 8–9 hours
HIGH: 4–5 hours
Cook until the beef is fall-apart tender.
Finish the gravy (optional)
If you want thicker gravy, remove the beef at the end, whisk 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water into the liquid, and cook 10–15 minutes more on HIGH.
🍽 How to Serve
Over mashed potatoes
With rice or egg noodles
In crusty bread as a beef sandwich
Tacos the next day (yes, leftovers slap)
🔥 Easy Flavor Twists
Pot roast vibes: Add 1 tsp rosemary
BBQ style: Swap soy sauce for BBQ sauce
French onion style: Add sliced mushrooms + extra onions
Spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce or chili flakes
If you’ve got the exact “mixture” you’re thinking of (like a soup + seasoning combo), drop the ingredients and I’ll tailor the recipe perfectly to what’s in your kitchen.
