Slow Cooker Red Wine Braised Beef Roast Recipe

This slow cooker red wine braised beef roast is a tender, flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner. The beef simmers in a rich sauce of red wine, beef broth, and aromatic vegetables, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture with deep, savory notes. Ingredients: 3-pound beef chuck roast, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion (chopped), 3 carrots (sliced), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 cup dry red wine (like Cabernet Sauvignon), 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water. Instructions: Season the beef roast with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker. In the same skillet, sauté onion, carrots, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes, then add to the slow cooker. Pour red wine and beef broth over the roast, then stir in tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender. Remove the roast and vegetables to a platter. Discard the bay leaf. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then stir into the slow cooker juices. Cook on high for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Slice the roast, pour the gravy over, and serve warm.