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8 Hour Beef Roast Recipe

Tender, juicy, and flavorful beef roast, slow-cooked to perfection in just 8 hours! This easy recipe uses a simple blend of herbs and spices to create a mouthwatering masterpiece perfect for a crowd. Perfect for sandwiches, sliders, or serving alongside your favorite sides.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 510 mins
Calories 292.8 kcal
Protein 101g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 8 Hour Beef Roast

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How to Make 8 Hour Beef Roast

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the rump roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet (Dutch oven preferred), brown the roast on all sides over medium-high heat. This will take about 5-7 minutes total.
  4. Transfer the browned roast to a slow cooker.
  5. Add beef broth, dried basil, garlic powder, rosemary, oregano, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
  6. Add enough water to almost cover the roast (about 2-3 cups).
  7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.
  8. Once the roast is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before shredding.
  9. Discard the bay leaves.
  10. Shred the beef using two forks.
  11. Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
  12. Serve the shredded beef on buns with the pan juices for dipping. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

19g

Carbs

0g

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