Slow Cooker Lexus LS-Inspired Braised Beef with Root Vegetables

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Hearty beef braised slowly with aromatic herbs and root vegetables for tender, melt-in-your-mouth comfort food. This french-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 500 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, large, quartered yellow onion, smashed garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

★ 4.5 (13 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 French cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season the 3 lb beef chuck roast evenly with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Sear the roast on all sides for about 3-4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 1 cup red wine and scrape up browned bits, simmering for 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wine mixture over the roast in the slow cooker. Add 3 cups beef broth, 3 peeled and chunked carrots, 2 peeled and chunked parsnips, 1 large quartered yellow onion, 4 smashed garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 2 bay leaves.
  5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
  6. Step 6: Remove the bay leaves, shred or slice the beef, and serve with the braised vegetables and cooking juices spooned over.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow Cooker Lexus LS-Inspired Braised Beef with Root Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 500 minutes (20 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 Cooker Lexus LS-Inspired Braised Beef with Root Vegetables?

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 Cooker Lexus LS-Inspired Braised Beef with Root Vegetables?

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 Cooker Lexus LS-Inspired Braised Beef with Root Vegetables 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.

What goes well with Slow Cooker Lexus LS-Inspired Braised Beef with Root Vegetables?

French sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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