Best 5 Slow Cooked Roast Beef Recipes

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Creating a flavorful, tender, and juicy slow-cooked roast beef is an art that combines the right selection of beef cut, proper seasoning, and a patient cooking process. Whether you prefer a classic herb-crusted roast, a tangy barbecue-glazed one, or a savory red wine-infused roast, the key to success lies in understanding the nuances of this cooking technique. This article will guide you through the steps of choosing the ideal cut of beef, preparing it for slow cooking, selecting the perfect seasonings and cooking liquids, and monitoring the cooking process to achieve the desired doneness.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKED COFFEE BEEF ROAST



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Day-old coffee is the key to this flavorful beef roast that simmers in the slow cooker until it's fall-apart tender. Try it once and I'm sure you'll cook it again. -Charles Trahan, San Dimas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 beef sirloin tip roast (2-1/2 pounds), cut in half
2 teaspoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups brewed coffee
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown roast on all sides in oil over medium-high heat. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms, onions and garlic until tender; stir in the coffee, liquid smoke if desired, salt, chili powder and pepper. Pour over roast. , Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast and keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a 2-cup measuring cup; skim fat. , In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir in 2 cups cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SLOW-COOKED ROAST BEEF



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 6h30m

Yield About 200 slices

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons paprika
4 tablespoons herbes de Provence (see note)
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Colman's dry mustard
1 top-round beef roast, about 16 1/2 pounds, trimmed of all but a thin layer of fat

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the salt, paprika, herbes de Provence, cayenne pepper and dry mustard. Rub on the roast, coating it evenly on all sides.
  • Place the roast in a roasting pan and bake it in a 225-degree oven for approximately 5 to 6 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees. Remove and set aside to cool until lukewarm, for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Strain and reserve the juices. When ready to serve, cut the roast into very thin slices by hand or on a meat-slicing machine. Serve with the juices or on greens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 63, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 68 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

SLOW COOKED BEEF ROAST AND VEGETABLES WITH HORSERADISH GRAVY



Slow Cooked Beef Roast and Vegetables With Horseradish Gravy image

Make and share this Slow Cooked Beef Roast and Vegetables With Horseradish Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 9h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs boneless beef rump roast or 3 lbs beef tip roast, trimmed of fat
1 garlic clove, slivered
3 tablespoons horseradish cream
1 (7/8 ounce) package brown gravy mix
3 medium carrots, cut in half lengthwise and into 2-inch pieces
8 -10 medium potatoes, cut into pieces
1 celery rib, cut in half lengthwise and into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • With tip of knife, make cuts in top of beef roast; insert garlic slivers. Spread beef with 1 tablespoon of the horseradish. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the gravy mix. Place beef in 3-1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker. Arrange carrots around beef. Top with potatoes and celery.
  • In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, remaining gravy mix, salt and pepper; mix until well blended. Pour over vegetables.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • Just before serving, remove beef and vegetables from slow cooker; place on serving platter and cover to keep warm.
  • In medium saucepan, combine cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water and remaining 2 tablespoons horseradish; blend well.
  • Pour juices from slow cooker into cornstarch mixture; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Cut beef into slices. Serve beef with vegetables and gravy.

SLOW COOKED BEEF ROAST



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This easy one pot roast makes it's own gravy and is absolutely delicious. If the gravy is a little thinner than you like just add a spoonful of flour to thicken it before serving.

Provided by SueVM

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 10h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs boneless beef roast
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
3 -4 large red potatoes, quartered
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1 lb baby carrots, left whole
1.5 (10 3/4 ounce) cans beef broth
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Coat roast in the flour, in a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the roast in the oil for 15 minutes, or until all sides are well browned. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Place the onion, carrots, potatoes and parsley in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Place the roast on top of the vegetables and pour the soup and Worcestershire sauce over the roast and veggies.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove roast to a serving platter and cut into slices, place the veggies around it.
  • Pour gravy into a saucepan, (adding the extra flour if needed) and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve gravy in a boat and pour over the plated sliced roast and veggies.

SLOW-COOKED BEEF LOIN TRI-TIP ROAST



Slow-Cooked Beef Loin Tri-Tip Roast image

A 2.24-pound beauty of a roast. I had read other recipes for cooking a roast in slow cooker, none of which sounded like my goal recipe. So here it is a new take on a slow cooking roast recipe.The roast is a 2.24-pound beef loin tri-tip seasoned roast. This one had very little fat.

Provided by MYBADA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed, divided
2 ¼ pounds seasoned beef loin tri-tip roast
1 yellow onion, halved and sliced
½ cup water
1 beef bouillon cube
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch adobo seasoning (such as Goya®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Coat the inside of a slow cooker with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Coat the inside of a skillet with about 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook roast in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil during the last 5 minutes of browning the roast. Transfer roast to the slow cooker, reserving onion in the skillet.
  • Pour water over onion; crumble bouillon cube into water. Add garlic and adobo seasoning to onion mixture; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture over roast.
  • Cook on High until meat is cooked through and tender, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 139.4 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 253.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, rump roast, and brisket are all good options for slow-cooked roast beef.
  • Season the beef well: Rub the beef with a mixture of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices before cooking.
  • Brown the beef before cooking: This will help to develop flavor and create a nice crust on the roast.
  • Cook the beef on low heat: Slow-cooking helps to tenderize the beef and make it fall-apart tender.
  • Add vegetables and liquids to the pot: This will help to create a flavorful sauce and prevent the beef from drying out.
  • Let the beef rest before carving: This will help to redistribute the juices and make the meat more tender.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked roast beef is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. By following these tips, you can create a roast beef that is tender, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table.

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