Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck Roast with Garlic and Rosemary
Tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked with garlic and fresh rosemary for a hearty keto-friendly meal. This beef-inspired keto (keto, low carb) ready in about 495 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, smashed garlic cloves, fresh rosemary sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 560 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 6 cloves, smashed garlic cloves
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium, quartered onion
Instructions
- Step 1: Rub 3 lbs beef chuck roast with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper evenly on all sides. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Sear the roast in the skillet for 4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Step 3: Add 6 smashed garlic cloves, 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 medium quartered onion, and pour in 1 cup beef broth around the roast.
- Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is fork-tender and pulls apart easily.
- Step 5: Remove rosemary and serve slices of roast with pan juices spooned over top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck Roast with Garlic and Rosemary take to make?
Total time is about 495 minutes (15 min prep + 480 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck Roast with Garlic and Rosemary?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef chuck roast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck Roast with Garlic and Rosemary?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck Roast with Garlic and Rosemary for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Slow-Cooked Beef Chuck Roast with Garlic and Rosemary keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto, low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
