3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Homestyle Beef Roast

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Easy Crockpot Dinner • Tender Beef • Rich Homemade Gravy

This 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Homestyle Beef Roast is the perfect comfort-food dinner for busy weeknights. With just three simple ingredients, the beef cooks low and slow until it’s incredibly tender, juicy, and full of savory flavor. Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or warm dinner rolls for a delicious family meal.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) dry onion soup mix
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Place the beef chuck roast in the bottom of a 5–6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Add the seasonings: Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the roast.
  3. Add the soup: Spread the condensed cream of mushroom soup over the top of the beef. No extra water is necessary for this recipe.
  4. Cook slowly: Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and reaches a safe temperature.
  5. Shred and serve: Carefully shred or slice the beef, stir it into the rich gravy, and serve warm.

Tips for the Best Beef Roast

  • Choose chuck roast: It becomes tender and flavorful during slow cooking.
  • Keep the lid closed: Opening the lid frequently releases heat and can increase cooking time.
  • Make extra gravy: Stir the cooking juices well before serving. If you prefer thicker gravy, transfer the liquid to a saucepan and thicken it separately.
  • Serve it Southern-style: Pair with creamy mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, or homemade biscuits.

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 8–9 hours on LOW or 4–5 hours on HIGH Servings: 6–8

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