Easy Slow Cooker Weeknight Dinner

This delicious Crock Pot garlic tomato roast beef recipe delivers dinner that’s quick and easy to assemble. All you have to do is toss the ingredients into your slow cooker, turn it on, and dinner will be ready in a few hours.

This is one of the most flavorful roast beef recipes I’ve ever made. And it goes with a variety of sides, such as these air fried green beans and these creamy mashed potatoes.

Although you can choose an expensive roast beef, I recommend a less expensive chuck roast for this. In addition to the recipe, you’ll see some tips on how to make this one of the most delicious meals in your dinner rotation. 

Crock Pot Garlic Tomato Roast Beef Ingredients

You’ll be blown away by how few ingredients go into this delicious meal. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Small chuck roast (larger if you’re feeding more people)
• Can of diced tomatoes
• Minced garlic (either fresh or from a jar)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by using the “print” button.

How to Make Crock Pot Garlic Tomato Roast Beef

Spray the inside of a 2-quart slow cooker. Or if you’re cooking a larger roast, use one that has at least a 4-quart pot. Now it’s time to start working on the recipe.

First, place the roast in the bottom of the greased pot. Secondly, sprinkle the minced garlic on top. Since I use minced garlic from a jar, I drop it from a spoon.

Next, pour the entire contents of the can of diced tomatoes over the roast. If you’re cooking a larger roast, use 2 cans of tomatoes.

Although the tomatoes have some salt, I still like to add a little bit of salt and a lot of pepper. You can add as much as you like or leave it out. Keep in mind that you can always add more salt later if it needs it, but you can’t take it out.

Now, put the lid on the pot and cook on high for 1 hour. Turn the heat down to low and cook for another 3-4 hours or until the meat is fall-apart tender.

At this point, I shredded the meat, but you don’t have to. You can slice it if you prefer.

Serve this delicious roast beef over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. Or if you slice it, you can serve it beside your favorite side dishes.

Tips for Cooking Roast Beef in a Crock Pot

You’ll need 1/4 to 1/2 pound of roast per person, depending on their size and appetite.

A Crock Pot cooks slowly, which causes the meat to be very tender. If you want to slice it, carefully lift it from the pot with support beneath it. Allow it to rest for about 10 minutes before cutting it.

If the roast is thicker than a couple of inches, cook it on low for 1-2 hours longer.

You can add vegetables to the pot if you want. Wait until the last couple of hours before you add them, or they will be mushy.

Sometimes I do that, but most of the time, I cook my vegetables as separate side dishes.

More Delicious Roast Beef Recipes

If you like to eat a variety of styles of roast beef, try this Mississippi Pot Roast, also cooked in a slow cooker. It’s loaded with flavor that will make you want to make it often. For a more traditional pot roast, try this oven baked pot roast recipe.

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