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Super Simple Slow Cooker Fall Apart Roast Beef Recipe

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This Super Simple Slow Cooker Fall Apart Roast Beef recipe delivers a tender, flavorful roast beef made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Infused with a blend of aromatic spices and slow-cooked with bone broth and onions, this dish promises melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for comforting meals.

Ingredients

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Beef Roast

  • 23 lb chuck or shoulder beef roast

Seasonings

  • Sea salt to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp allspice

Other Ingredients

  • 1 chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup bone broth (or water or red wine)

Instructions

  1. Season the Beef: Wash the beef roast thoroughly and pat dry. Generously season all sides of the roast with sea salt, pepper, granulated garlic, turmeric, oregano, thyme, cumin, and allspice to ensure an even coating of these flavorful spices.
  2. Add Onion to Slow Cooker: Place the chopped onion at the bottom of your slow cooker. This will act as a flavorful bed for the roast while it cooks.
  3. Browning the Roast: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 2-3 minutes on each side including the edges. Browning helps to lock in flavor and develop a delicious crust.
  4. Transfer and Deglaze: Move the browned roast into the slow cooker on top of the onions. Turn off the skillet heat and pour 3/4 cup of bone broth (or chosen liquid) into the hot skillet. Use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the pan, then pour this flavorful liquid into the slow cooker to add extra depth to your dish.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW heat for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily falls apart. You can adjust the cooking time depending on your desired texture.

Notes

  • Browning and deglazing the roast adds extra flavor but can be skipped for a quicker prep—just add all ingredients directly to the slow cooker.
  • If you prefer a more generous amount of gravy, increase the liquid to up to 1 1/2 cups in the slow cooker.

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