Description
Classic No-Bake Cheesecake delivers creamy indulgence with minimal effort. Graham cracker crust and silky filling make this dessert a simple yet elegant treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.4 lb (1.54 kg) chuck roast
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 potatoes, cut into chunks
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 0.25 cup cold water
Instructions
- Seasoning: Generously coat chuck roast with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Searing: Ignite olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, strategically positioning the seasoned roast to develop a caramelized, golden-brown exterior for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Vegetable Foundation: Arrange a robust base of chopped onions, carrots, and quartered potatoes in the slow cooker, creating a flavorful nestling spot for the roast.
- Liquid Infusion: Cascade beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves around the seared meat, guaranteeing complete moisture immersion.
- Slow Transformation: Seal the slow cooker lid and allow the roast to simmer on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours, metamorphosing into an exceptionally tender delicacy.
- Gravy Preparation: Extract the roast and vegetables, then craft a silky cornstarch slurry by whisking cold water and cornstarch until seamlessly integrated.
- Final Flourish: Incorporate the slurry into cooking liquid, simmering until a glossy gravy forms; shred the roast, discard bay leaves, and reunite meat with its luxurious sauce, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Maximize Meat Flavor: Thoroughly pat chuck roast dry before seasoning to ensure proper caramelization and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat during searing to develop a perfect golden-brown crust without burning the meat’s exterior.
- Optimize Slow Cooking: Choose tough meat cuts with marbling for maximum tenderness, as slow cooking breaks down connective tissues gradually.
- Balance Liquid Ratio: Use just enough broth to cover vegetables halfway, preventing diluted flavors and ensuring concentrated, rich gravy development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours (LOW) / 5-6 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg