Ultimate Crockpot Chuck Roast

• tempo total: 12 hours 41 minutes

Ingredientes

3 lb chuck roast

1 large yellow onion, sliced

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp avocado oil (or any high heat oil)

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 packet ranch seasoning mix

1 packet au jus gravy mix

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

2½ cups beef broth (from a 32 oz carton)

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

3–4 sprigs fresh thyme

2 sprigs rosemary

2 bay leaves

Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Salt & pepper, to taste

Instruções

Season & Sear:

Pat your 3 lb chuck roast dry and season all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder — your favorite blend works!

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear roast 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Lock in those flavors!

Transfer to Crockpot:

Place seared roast in your slow cooker.

Make That Flavor-Packed Gravy:

In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter. Sauté sliced onions for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Add:

½ can (4 oz) tomato sauce

1 packet ranch mix

1 packet au jus mix

Stir until combined and bubbling. Slowly whisk in 2½ cups beef broth until smooth. Add 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and stir for 3-5 mins until slightly thickened.

Pour & Herb It Up:

Pour that rich gravy over the roast in your crockpot.

Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaves right on top.

Low & Slow:

Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4-5 hours). Meat should shred easily with a fork.

Serve It Right:

Spoon over creamy mashed potatoes or buttery egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and a spoonful of gravy for that chef’s kiss finish!

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