Delicious Recipe
This Creamy Mushroom Beef Chuck Roast is a hearty, comforting dish where tender beef chuck is slow-cooked with mushrooms, onion, and cream to create a rich, savory sauce that’s perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast
Vegetables:
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
Dairy:
- 1 cup heavy cream
Additional:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (optional, for searing)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides to enhance flavor.
- Sear the beef (optional): In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. This step adds depth but is optional.
- Prepare vegetables: Slice the mushrooms and dice the onion.
- Set up slow cooker: Place the seared (or raw) beef chuck roast into the slow cooker. Add the sliced mushrooms and diced onion evenly over and around the beef.
- Add cream and cook: Pour the heavy cream over the beef and vegetables. Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
- Slow cook: Cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork. The cream and mushroom juices will create a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the beef and slice or shred it. Serve with the creamy mushroom sauce spooned over the top, accompanied by your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking is optional but improves flavor and color.
- Use fresh mushrooms for best taste; cremini or button mushrooms work well.
- Adjust seasoning after cooking since the cream can mellow flavors.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the beef after cooking and simmer the sauce on the stovetop uncovered until it thickens.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently to prevent curdling the cream.
Keywords: beef chuck roast, creamy mushroom sauce, slow cooker beef, comfort food, slow cooked beef
