Slow Cooker Beef Chuck Roast
Tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast simmered with hearty carrots, celery, onion, and yellow potatoes in a nourishing bone broth.
Prep
20 min
Cook
475 min
Total
495 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Krissy + Lila
Krissy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
20 min
Cook
475 min
Total
495 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
You can prep all the vegetables the night before and store them in an airtight container in the fridge to save time in the morning.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Season the beef chuck roast generously with…
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Season the beef chuck roast generously with…
Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over…
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until beautifully browned.
Look for: beautifully browned
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Add the yellow onion
Add the yellow onion, carrot, celery, and yellow potato to the slow cooker basin.
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Place the seared roast on top of…
Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables. Pour the beef bone broth over the ingredients and sprinkle with dried thyme.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Cover and cook on low for 8…
Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours (or on high for 4 to 5 hours) until the beef is fall-apart tender.
Look for: the beef is fall-apart tender
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