Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Shredded Beef and Gravy, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on all sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and mushrooms (if using) and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Pour this mixture over the roast in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Stir this into the gravy in the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix well.
- Serve the shredded beef and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or in sandwiches.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the slow cooker.
- You can substitute the beef chuck roast with pork shoulder for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg