The path to a plate of Roast Beef and Gravy is one of ease, putting your feet up and sipping on a mug of tea, whiling away the hours. Yes, this low-and-slow masterpiece requires only a few minutes of your time and then cooks itself. By the time it’s time to sit down for dinner, all you need to do is to savor the tender beef and the deeply meaty flavor of the gravy. Roast Beef and Gravy is a melt-in-your-mouth and hearty main course so easy you barely need to lift a finger to make it!
Ingredients
- 1 (3-pound) beef chuck roast, boneless
- 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 1 (2-ounce) package onion soup mix
- mashed potatoes, optional, for serving
- broccoli, optional, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Cut the roast in half so it fits into a 3-quart slow cooker.
Step 2 –Place the roast inside the slow cooker.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and onion soup mix.
Step 4 –Pour the mixture over the roast.
Step 5 –Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat until the meat is tender, for about 8-10 hours.
Step 6 –Serve hot with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
