Total Duration
Preparation Time: 20 minutes. Cooking Time: 5 hours.
Yields
6 servings
Ingredients
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) of luscious Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup of savory beef broth
1/2 cup of tangy ketchup
3 tablespoons of rich brown sugar
2 tablespoons of zesty Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons of piquant prepared mustard
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon of umami soy sauce
2 teaspoons of aromatic pepper
1/4 teaspoon of fiery crushed red pepper flakes
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, halved and sliced
1 chopped celery rib
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)
3 tablespoons of cornstarch
1/4 cup of refreshing cold water
Instructions
Commingle the initial 10 ingredients skillfully. Arrange the onion, green pepper, and celery artfully in a capacious 5-qt. slow cooker, and gently place the succulent roast atop. Delicately pour the tantalizing tomato mixture over the roast, ensuring an even distribution. Now, the true alchemy begins. Allow it to cook, snugly covered, on low heat until the meat reaches the pinnacle of tenderness, an estimated 5 to 6 hours.
Gently transfer the exquisitely cooked roast, and then meticulously strain the cooking juices, reserving the delectable vegetables. Next, with great precision, transfer the savory juices to a small saucepan, and with deft expertise, meticulously skim off any excess fat. Now, prepare a smooth concoction by skillfully blending the cornstarch with the revitalizing cold water. Stir this sublime blend into the cooking juices with a graceful touch. Raise the temperature, and allow it to gracefully come to a boil. Watch it thicken into a tantalizing gravy, a process that should take around 1 to 2 minutes. Finally, unveil this culinary masterpiece, serving the roast and accompanying vegetables with this divine gravy that shall surely befit a feast.
In conclusion, this sumptuous slow-cooker chuck roast shall leave an indelible mark on the palates of all who are fortunate enough to partake in its splendor. So, embrace the magic of slow cooking and savor the divine essence of this exquisitely prepared dish. Bon appétit!
