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Beef and Gravy — The Slow Cooker Recipe Everyone Loves


  • Author: yolanda
  • Total Time: 4 hr 10 min (high) / 7 hr 10 min (low)
  • Yield: 68 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

Scale
  • 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