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simple crockpot roast beef in a crockpot ready to eat with a wooden spoon

Simple Crockpot Roast Beef

This simple crockpot roast beef is tender, juicy, and full of flavor with minimal prep. Perfect for sandwiches, quesadillas, and easy weeknight meals, this slow cooker recipe is a cozy, family-friendly staple.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:8 hours
Total Time:8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3.5 lb beef roast rump, chuck
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2-4 tbsp butter optional

Instructions

  1. Add sliced onion to the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Place the rump roast on top of the onions.
  3. Sprinkle salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly over the roast.
  4. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tamari (soy sauce). Add minced garlic and butter (if using).
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours, until the roast is fork-tender.
  6. Remove the roast and shred with two forks.
  7. Return the shredded beef to the crockpot and stir into the juices. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
  8. Serve warm on sandwiches, in quesadillas, or however your family prefers.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sear the roast before adding it to the crockpot.
  • Store leftovers with juices to keep the beef moist.
  • This recipe is perfect for meal prep and freezes well.