Crockpot Christmas Beef Roast
Crockpot Christmas Beef Roast is a holiday staple that fills your home with the delightful aroma of savory beef and spices. This dish not only offers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness but also brings warmth and joy to your festive gatherings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this roast is perfect for holiday dinners, allowing you to enjoy precious moments with family while it cooks to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 4 large carrots, cut into thick chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions and carrots and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Place chopped onions and carrots at the bottom of the crockpot to create a bed for the roast.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over vegetables, followed by thyme and pepper.
- Nestle the seared roast on top of the veggies and pour in beef broth until almost covered.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg