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Slow Cooker Hot Beef A 50-Year Family Favorite
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Slow Cooker Hot Beef: A 50-Year Family Favorite

I've been making this slow cooker hot beef for over 50 years. I first learned how to make it when I was just 13 years old and working in a restaurant. It’s one of those recipes that has stayed with me all these years because it is simple, filling, and dependable.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef recipe, copycat recipe, easy recipe, restaurant recipe, slow cooker recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 646kcal

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Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Pounds Beef Chuck Roast or bottom round beef roast
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons Minced Onion or onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Beef Bouillon
  • 1 ½ Cups Beef Stock or water
  • 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • ¼ Cup Water cold

Instructions

How to Make Slow Cooker Hot Beef

  • Place the beef roast in a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
    3-4 Pounds Beef Chuck Roast
  • Season it with salt, black pepper, minced onion, and beef bouillon. Pour the beef stock over the roast.
    1/2 Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper, 3 Tablespoons Minced Onion, 1 Tablespoon Beef Bouillon, 1 ½ Cups Beef Stock
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
  • When the roast is finished, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a plate. Remove any excess fat, then either shred the beef or cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Make the Gravy

  • The cooking liquid makes a flavorful gravy for the beef.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
    2 Tablespoons Cornstarch, ¼ Cup Water
  • Pour the mixture into the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and stir.
  • Return the beef to the slow cooker, cover, and cook for about 15 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens.

Notes

Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 1089mg | Potassium: 1321mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 7mg