Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Roast with Carrots & Potatoes

1. Prepare the Beef

Begin by patting your beef roast dry with paper towels. Season the beef generously with 1.5 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Optionally, tie the roasts with kitchen twine to help them hold their shape during cooking.

2. Sear the Beef

In a large 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the beef pieces. Sear the roasts until they form a deep brown crust on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker.

3. Cook the Vegetables

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and celery along with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.25 teaspoons of pepper. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables are softened and starting to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

4. Prepare the Sauce

Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of thyme. Cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in 0.5 cups of dry red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add 0.5 cups of beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

5. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker

Pour the vegetable and wine mixture into the slow cooker over the beef. Add the Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots, and bay leaves. Nestle the beef roasts among the vegetables.

6. Slow Cook

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 9 to 10 hours or on high for 6 to 7 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

7. Rest the Beef

Transfer the beef roasts to a carving board and tent them loosely with aluminum foil. Let the roasts rest for about 20 minutes.

8. Finish the Sauce

Discard the bay leaves from the slow cooker. Skim any excess fat from the surface of the cooking liquid and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 2 tablespoons of minced fresh parsley.

9. Serve

Slice the rested beef and serve it alongside the tender vegetables, spooning the rich sauce over the top. Enjoy this hearty and comforting meal with your loved ones.