If you’re looking for a melt-in-your-mouth meal that’s easy to prepare, this Beef and Gravy recipe is perfect for you. Tender chuck roast cooked in a rich tomato gravy makes for a comforting, flavorful dish that will be the star of any family meal. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 (3–5 lb) chuck roast (or your preferred cut)
- 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the roast:
Place the chuck roast in your slow cooker. - Make the tomato gravy:
In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, liquid smoke, garlic, Worcestershire, onion, sugar, horseradish sauce, pepper, salt, thyme, oregano, and parsley until fully combined. - Slow cook:
Pour the gravy over the roast. Cover and cook:- High: 4–5 hours
- Low: 7–8 hours
Until the roast is fork-tender and flavorful.
- Serve:
Shred the roast with two forks or slice to serve. Spoon the rich tomato gravy generously over the beef. Perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Tips & Variations
- Marinate the roast in the gravy for 1 hour before cooking for deeper flavor.
- Add carrots or baby potatoes to the slow cooker for a complete meal.
- Use leftover gravy for sandwiches the next day.
Time & Servings
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4–5 h (high) / 7–8 h (low)
- Servings: 6–8
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Beef and Gravy — The Slow Cooker Recipe Everyone Loves
- Total Time: 4 hr 10 min (high) / 7 hr 10 min (low)
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Description
A melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker beef roast in a rich, flavorful tomato gravy. Perfect for family dinners and easy to serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 (3–5 lb) chuck roast (or your preferred cut)
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, liquid smoke, garlic, Worcestershire, onion, sugar, horseradish sauce, pepper, salt, thyme, oregano, and parsley until well combined.
Pour the tomato gravy over the roast. Cover and cook:
High: 4–5 hours
Low: 7–8 hours
Until the roast is fork-tender.
Shred the beef with two forks or slice to serve. Spoon the gravy over the meat. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
Marinate the roast in the gravy for 1 hour before cooking for deeper flavor.
Add carrots or baby potatoes for a complete meal.
Leftover gravy is perfect for sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4–5 h (high) / 7–8 h (low)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American / Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Beef and Gravy, Slow Cooker, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes