Slow Cooker Beef & Garlic Naan (Print Version)

Tender slow-cooked beef on garlic naan with melted cheese and rich dipping jus.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

01 - 3.3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
02 - 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
03 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Aromatics

05 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
08 - 1 sprig fresh rosemary

→ Braising Liquid

09 - 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
10 - 0.5 cup dry red wine, optional
11 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

→ Naan & Cheese

13 - 6 large garlic naan breads
14 - 8 oz provolone cheese, sliced
15 - 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded

→ Garnishes

16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How To Make:

01 - Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
03 - Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Position the seared beef on top of the aromatics.
04 - Add thyme and rosemary sprigs. Pour in beef broth, red wine if using, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours, or until beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.
06 - Transfer cooked beef to a large bowl and shred with two forks. Discard large fat pieces and herb stems.
07 - Strain the cooking liquid into a separate bowl and skim off excess fat. Reserve this jus for serving.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
09 - Place naan breads on a baking sheet. Top each with shredded beef and a generous amount of the onion mixture. Layer with provolone and mozzarella cheese.
10 - Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and naan is warmed through.
11 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot with bowls of jus on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unbeatable Fusion: Combines the best of a French dip and a classic pot roast.
  • Hands-Off Cooking: The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting for perfectly tender beef.
  • Garlicky Goodness: Using garlic naan adds an extra layer of aromatic flavor that traditional rolls can't match.
02 -
  • Shredding Secret: Shred the beef while it is still warm so it absorbs some of the resting juices.
  • Jus Clarity: Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve for a professional-grade dipping sauce.
  • Cheese Melt: Use a combination of provolone for tang and mozzarella for that perfect cheese pull.
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