Slow Cooker Braised Beef

Tender slow cooker braised beef in a rich glossy gravy. This cozy comfort meal melts in your mouth every time.

Details

Cuisine	American
Servings	6
Prep Time	15 minutes
Cook Time	7 hours 15 minutes
Total Time	7.5 hours

Ingredients

Beef & Vegetables

Ingredient	Imperial	Metric
Beef chuck roast, cut into chunks	2 lb	900 g
Baby potatoes	1 lb	450 g

Sauce

Ingredient	Imperial	Metric
Beef broth	2 cups	480 ml
Soy sauce	1/4 cup	60 ml
Brown sugar	2 tbsp	25 g
Garlic, minced	3 cloves	3 cloves
Worcestershire sauce	1 tbsp	15 ml
Black pepper	1 tsp	2 g

Thickener

Ingredient	Imperial	Metric
Cornstarch	1 tbsp	8 g
Water	2 tbsp	30 ml

Instructions

Sear

1. Sear beef chunks in a hot pan until browned on all sides.

Cook

1. Add the seared beef, baby potatoes, minced garlic, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
2. Pour in the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Season with black pepper.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
4. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to make a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker.
5. Cook for an additional 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened into a glossy gravy.
6. Spoon the sauce over the beef before serving.

Notes