This classic slow cooker beef roast is just that — classic. The recipe is easy to prepare and has simple, yet outstanding flavor. The beef roast is tender, shredded and succulent. It practically melts in your mouth! And, it can easily be paired with whatever your heart desires.
Remember to plan ahead for this recipe since it needs plenty of time to cook in the slow cooker. It’s an easy recipe, but won’t be on the table with a snap of your fingers. Preparation and planning is key!
Cheers and enjoy!
Adapted from this recipe.
Classic Slow Cooker Beef Roast
Ingredients:
- 1 medium red onion, sliced into thin half moons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp bacon grease, plus more if needed
- ~2 lb beef cross rib roast, preferably grass-fed
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (I like this brand)
- 1/2 cup chicken or beef bone broth
- 1/2 Tbsp raw honey, optional
- 1 Tbsp coconut aminos (buy here if can’t find locally)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (use more or less to adjust spiciness)
- Himalayan sea salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Melt bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and saute a few minutes, until onion is soft. Once done, remove from heat and pour into the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Season the roast with the sea salt and black pepper on each side. Brown over medium heat for 3-4 minutes each side, in the same pan you cooked the onion in. Add more bacon grease, if needed. Once done, remove from heat and place in the slow cooker, atop of the onion mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix together the vinegar, broth, and coconut aminos. Pour into the pan that the meat browned in and stir to scrape up the brown bits (deglaze the pan). Then, pour the mixture over top of the roast. Drizzle the raw honey into the mixture (around the meat) and sprinkle in the red pepper flakes.
- Place lid on slow cooker and cook roast on high for 5-6 hours or low for 7-8.
- Once done, shred the meat with two forks and serve with vegetable(s) of choice.
Yields: 3-4 servings
Craving4More
October 25, 2013 at 8:45 amGorgeous! Your photos just keep getting better and better!
paleoinpdx
October 25, 2013 at 8:47 amThank you…I try! I’d love to get my hands on a good camera with a lens, but I can’t afford one. For now, my digital point n’ shoot has to suffice!
Naz (@CinnamonEats)
October 25, 2013 at 8:55 amI completely agree with what Ashley said! I looked at this photo and thought WOW! Beautiful photo and I can just imagine how tasty the dish is 🙂
paleoinpdx
October 25, 2013 at 8:56 amThank you, thank you, thank you! That means a lot. I’m trying to get better with my photos and don’t have any sort of professional setup or camera, but do the best I can! I appreciate you saying this since your photos are always SO gorgeous!
Naz (@CinnamonEats)
October 25, 2013 at 9:33 amOh thanks! I try! I definitely don’t have the high gadget equipment or studio set up that some other bloggers do but I just do the best I can with what I have!
Naz (@CinnamonEats)
October 25, 2013 at 9:33 amOh and you’re welcome 🙂
onmywaytohealth
October 25, 2013 at 9:51 amThis looks amazing! I can imagine eating that on top of some cauliflower mash! 🙂
paleoinpdx
October 25, 2013 at 9:54 amYes, cauli mash would be delicious! My husband and I ate it with winter squash and sauteed kale.
onmywaytohealth
October 25, 2013 at 10:01 amThat sounds just as good! I think I’m going to add this to my menu for next week!
paleoinpdx
October 25, 2013 at 10:03 amGreat! Hope you enjoy it!
Emmas Paleo
October 26, 2013 at 10:31 pmOh yummmm!!! Must buy a slow cooker like RIGHT NOW. Can’t beleive I haven’t done that yet
paleoinpdx
October 27, 2013 at 8:25 amI can’t believe you don’t have a slow cooker either! They’re super affordable (mine is Crock Pot brand and was $26 brand new on Amazon – 4 quart size) and worth every penny! Go get one!
Emmas Paleo
October 27, 2013 at 8:27 amOmg that’s so cheap!!! Will buy one ASAP!!! Thanks for the tip! 🙂
paleoinpdx
October 27, 2013 at 12:15 pmYes, do it!
Paula
October 27, 2013 at 4:07 pmI made this today (for my simple supper Sunday) and it is fall-apart-fork- tender delicious! Browning roasts before putting them in the slow cooker makes such a nice difference, and the vinegar must help tenderize it too. We enjoyed it with buttercup squash (yes, I think this is now my favorite kind) and Brussels sprouts. Lots of leftovers for this week!
paleoinpdx
October 28, 2013 at 5:43 pmI love that you try so many of my recipes, Paula and always appreciate your feedback! I agree about browning roasts beforehand — my mom taught me that and I understand why, as it makes a big difference. Great work pairing it with buttercup squash and brussel sprouts. Yum! You can have me over for dinner anytime 😉
Rosemary
October 29, 2013 at 12:45 amOh man, that looks so good! Beef roast is one of my favorite things ever in autumn. I was reading from Charlie and the Chocolate factory with my boyfriend’s son yesterday and there’s one part that says: ‘There is something about very cold weather that gives one an enormous appetite. Most of us find ourselves beginning to crave rich steaming stews and hot apple pies and all kinds of delicious warming dishes…’ — this reminds me of that! Can’t wait to try it. It will be a nice reprieve from a full week of gray and foggy Ukrainian weather!
paleoinpdx
October 29, 2013 at 8:40 amThanks, Rosemary! I love that you brought up Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — such a fantastic movie and that line that you quoted is SO true! I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
Megan
October 29, 2013 at 7:12 pmI made a recipe on Sunday inspired by this guy!! I ended up with onion, beef, 1 can diced tomatoes (plain no salt), honey, red pepper flakes, baby carrots, and mushrooms! It was SO good! Thanks for the ideas!
paleoinpdx
October 29, 2013 at 9:21 pmSounds fabulous! I’m glad I could inspire 😉
Courtnie
November 3, 2013 at 5:33 pmThis was delicious and easy! Love it, thank you. I roasted some asparagus and butternut squash in the oven to go with it.
paleoinpdx
November 3, 2013 at 5:46 pmSounds perfect and I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It makes me happy when people try my recipes (and like them!), so thank you 😉