Description

This Tuscan-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Roast is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners with family or guests. Slow-cooked for hours, the beef becomes tender and flavorful, infused with aromatic herbs, garlic, and a rich tomato-based sauce. Paired with hearty carrots and potatoes, this dish delivers a satisfying and rustic Tuscan-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 pound beef chuck roast
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large carrots, cut into chunks
2–3 potatoes, cut into chunks

Instructions

Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
Deglaze the skillet with red wine (if using) or 1/2 cup of beef broth, scraping up any browned bits. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
Add the remaining beef broth, diced tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
Arrange the carrots and potatoes around the roast.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily falls apart.
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Slice or shred the beef, and serve with the vegetables and sauce.

Notes

This slow-cooked beef roast is perfect for a cozy dinner. The red wine adds depth to the sauce, but it can be replaced with more beef broth if preferred. You can also prepare this roast a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld even further.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours