Description
This Tuscan-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Roast is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners with family or guests. Slow-cooked for hours, the beef becomes tender and flavorful, infused with aromatic herbs, garlic, and a rich tomato-based sauce. Paired with hearty carrots and potatoes, this dish delivers a satisfying and rustic Tuscan-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pound beef chuck roast
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 2–3 potatoes, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet with red wine (if using) or 1/2 cup of beef broth, scraping up any browned bits. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Add the remaining beef broth, diced tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
- Arrange the carrots and potatoes around the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily falls apart.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving. Slice or shred the beef, and serve with the vegetables and sauce.
Notes
This slow-cooked beef roast is perfect for a cozy dinner. The red wine adds depth to the sauce, but it can be replaced with more beef broth if preferred. You can also prepare this roast a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld even further.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours