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Embrace the ease and comfort of slow cooking with this crockpot beef roast recipe. As the roast simmers in the low heat of the crockpot, the beef turns succulently tender, and the vegetables meld with the meat’s juices, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. This meal is a warm embrace at the end of a long day, requiring minimal preparation for a hearty payoff that your entire family will love.

Crockpot Beef Roast Recipe:

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 3-4 pound beef roast (chuck roast works well)
• 1 pound baby carrots
• 1 pound small red potatoes, halved
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions:

1. Place the carrots, potatoes, and onion quarters in the bottom of the crockpot.
2. Lay the beef roast on top of the vegetables.
3. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
4. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
6. If desired, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes to thicken the juices into a gravy.
7. Once cooked, remove the beef and vegetables with a slotted spoon, and place on a serving dish.
8. Skim off any fat from the juices and serve them as a gravy over the beef and vegetables.

This crockpot beef roast is a testament to the simplicity and beauty of slow cooking. It’s a dish that requires minimal active time but delivers maximum flavor. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this beef roast will provide the comfort and satisfaction only a home-cooked meal can offer. So let the crockpot do the work, and enjoy the rich, deep flavors of this classic dish.

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