Description

This Easy Crock Pot Beef Roast is a tender, flavorful slow cooker pot roast perfect for a comforting family dinner. Simple ingredients like a 2-3 lb beef roast, onions, beef broth, and a blend of seasonings make this an effortless meal with minimal prep and maximum taste. Just set it in the slow cooker and let it cook low and slow until juicy and falling-apart tender.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef Roast

1 (2-3 lb) beef roast

Vegetables

1 large onion, sliced

Liquids & Seasonings

2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

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Instructions

Prepare the Roast: Remove the beef roast from its packaging and pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels to help with browning and seasoning adherence.
Layer the Onions: Slice the onion into thick rounds and arrange them evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a flavorful bed for the roast.
Season and Assemble: Place the roast on top of the onions and season all over with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic salt, and dried thyme. Pour the beef broth around the sides of the roast, being careful not to wash off the seasonings on top.
Slow Cook the Roast: Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on high heat for 6 hours or on low heat for 8 hours, until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart.
Rest and Serve: Remove the roast carefully from the crock pot and let it rest uncovered for 15 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Transfer to a serving platter and spoon the cooking drippings or gravy over the top before serving.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, sear the roast in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker.
Optional: Add carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker for a complete meal.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the roast reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F for medium rare or longer if preferred.
Leftover roast can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Make gravy with drippings by thickening with a cornstarch slurry if desired.