Tender Slow-Cooked Beef Roast with Gravy

🥩 Tender Slow-Cooked Beef Roast with Gravy

Ingredients

• 1–1.5 kg (2–3 lb) beef chuck roast or rump roast

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 onion — sliced

• 4 garlic cloves — minced

• 2 cups beef broth

• 2 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary

• 1 tbsp butter (optional for rich gravy)

• 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for thickening)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Sear the Beef

1. Heat oil in heavy pot or pan.

2. Season beef with salt & pepper.

3. Sear all sides until browned (3–4 minutes each side).

2️⃣ Build the Sauce

1. Remove beef → cook onion & garlic in same pot.

2. Add tomato paste, paprika, thyme.

3. Pour in beef broth & soy/Worcestershire — scrape browned bits.

3️⃣ Slow Cook

• Return beef to pot, cover, and cook on low heat 2½–3 hours
  OR bake covered at 160°C (325°F) until fork-tender.

4️⃣ Make Gravy

1. Remove beef and slice.

2. Mix flour/cornstarch with water → stir into sauce.

3. Simmer until thick, add butter for glossy finish.

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⭐ Tips

• Add carrots & potatoes for full roast dinner.

• Pressure cooker: about 60–70 minutes.

• Want extra flavor? Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or red wine.

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