Slow Cooker Beef and Gravy

The flavors in this gravy and the tenderness of the meat are perfect for filling tacos, over pasta noodles and so much more.

I have used chuck, roast, and London broil, these are both great cuts to use in this recipe.

The sauce is so flavorful with ingredients that tenderize any meat when cooking slowly.

Leftovers are perfect for making additional meals like pot pie or enjoying this poured over your favorite bread as a covered sandwich.

Our family loves the roast with garlic mashed potatoes and corn on the cob, those are their favorite sides so I tend to make those more often to keep them happy.

The gravy it makes is perfect for topping any cooked style of potatoes and our very favorite is topping (as shown below)Steakhouse Baked Potatoes.

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Easy Roast Beef and Delicious Gravy

1. brown the meat first
2. place the vegetables on the bottom of a greased slow cooker
3. top with meat
4. add the liquids(except the cornstarch mixture)
5. set the slow cooker to high for 4 to 5 hours
6. add the cornstarch to the last 30 minutes
7. see below for the serving idea in the printable recipe card at the end

Additional Mix-in Substitutes for Slow Cooker Beef

• mushrooms
• hot peppers
• sliced fresh cabbage
• thinly sliced potatoes
• carrots
• canned whole plum tomatoes or stewed tomatoes
• peas
• green beans cut 
• corn 
• water chestnuts
• bok choy chopped
• fresh herbs, parsley, basil
• Other Meats:
• pork butt 
• London broil
• lamb boneless
• boneless chicken
• venison roast
• sirloin steak
• flank steak

Serving Ideas

• cooked rice
• cooked noodles or any pasta
• hard-crusted bread made into a covered beef sandwich
• a topping for baked potatoes
• a topping for mashed potatoes
• leftovers are great for making a beef pot  pie
• sandwiches and hoagies

Tips

1. the juice this makes can be thickened into a thick gravy just by adding cornstarch and water around 30 minutes before the roast is done
2. leftovers are perfect for making hot pockets, runza cheesesteak sandwiches, or slider sandwiches
3. mushrooms can be substituted by any other vegetable you prefer
4. when adding potatoes and carrots be sure to smaller cubes and slices to ensure they cook through
5. another favorite way to repurpose leftover meat is in a stir fry
6. any other kind of boneless meat can be used: chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, etc.
7. Instant Pot Method: using the pressure cooker mode can be used on an instant pot. Sear the meat on both sides first adding a little butter or olive oil. Change the mode to pressure cook. Add 1 1/2 cups beef broth, 1/2 cup Marsala wine, and the rest of the ingredients except mushrooms Set to 70 minutes. Release the pressure. For the gravy: wait to cool and pressure is released until it’s ready to place on saute/sear again.  Strain the juice out into a bowl. Add the meat to another casserole dish. Set to saute/sear and add the flour, butter, and mushrooms making paste then add the juice back. Simmer to desired consistency.

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Best Slow Cooker Beef Cuts

Chuck roast, rump roast, eye of round, shank, brisket, short ribs, and also you can use pork, chicken, and venison, will also be great substitutes in this recipe.

One of our favorite meals is making corned beef in the slow cooker Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef is a never-fail recipe with outstanding flavor and tenderness.

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Yield: 4

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

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Slow Cooker Beef in Gravy

This is a delicious gravy made in a slow cooker with beef. Other cuts of meat can be substituted. Delicious for topping pasta, potatoes, bread, or rice.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 5 HourTotal time: 5 H & 10 M

Ingredients

• 1 – 2 pounds of top round roast, a sirloin steak, or rump roast, pork butt
• 1 medium onion sliced into strips
• 1 cup of sliced mushrooms cleaned
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 medium bell pepper sliced
• 1 can of beef broth
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon each of dried dill, thyme, and oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• Optional: sliced cabbage around 2 cups if you add the cabbage also add 1/2 cup more beef broth and you may need additional cornstarch and water for thickening 1 teaspoon of each
• See notes for additional mix-ins

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then saute the beef on both sides until it browns.
2. Spray your slow cooker liner with cooking oil spray.
3. Add the onion, peppers, mushrooms, and garlic on the bottom then the beef on top.
4. Add the rest of the listed ingredients except the cornstarch mixture.
5. Set the slow cooker to high heat for 5 hours.
6. Around 30 minutes before it’s cooked, add the cornstarch to the slow cooker and stir together evenly.
7. Slice or shred the meat and serve over noodles, baked potatoes, rice, or hard-crusted bread.

Notes

Additional Mix-in Substitutes for Slow Cooker Beef

• mushrooms
• hot peppers
• sliced fresh cabbage
• thinly sliced potatoes
• carrots
• peas
• green beans cut 
• corn 
• water chestnuts
• bok choy chopped
• fresh herbs, parsley, basil
• canned whole plum tomatoes or stewed tomatoes
• Other Meats:
• pork butt 
• London broil
• lamb boneless
• boneless chicken
• venison roast
• sirloin steak
• flank steak

Serving Ideas

• cooked rice
• cooked noodles or any pasta
• hard-crusted bread, made into a roast beef-covered sandwich
• a topping for baked potatoes
• a topping for mashed potatoes
• leftovers are great for making a beef pot pie
• sandwiches and hoagies

Nutrition Facts

Sodium (milligrams)

771.53 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

95.25 mg

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