Slow Cooker Beef & Garlic Naan (Printable)

Tender shredded beef in warm garlic naan with melted cheese and rich dipping jus

# What You Need:

→ Beef & Jus

01 - 3.3 lbs beef chuck roast
02 - 1 large onion, sliced
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 cups beef broth
05 - 1/2 cup dry red wine
06 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
08 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Garlic Naan

13 - 6 large garlic naan breads
14 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
15 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Cheese

17 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 1 cup shredded provolone or Monterey Jack cheese

# How-To:

01 - Season the beef roast with salt and pepper on all sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
02 - Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker. Lay the seared beef roast on top.
03 - Pour in beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Sprinkle with thyme and rosemary.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.
05 - Remove beef from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Skim excess fat from the jus, then strain and reserve for dipping.
06 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and cilantro. Brush the naan with the garlic butter mixture.
07 - Pile shredded beef onto half of each naan, top with a generous handful of mozzarella and provolone cheese. Fold naan over to enclose the filling.
08 - Preheat oven broiler to high or use a large skillet over medium heat. Place naan melts on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes, or cook in a skillet, until the cheese is melted and the naan is golden and crisp.
09 - Slice in half and serve immediately with warm jus for dipping.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • Hands-Off Cooking: The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, tenderizing the beef over 8 hours.
  • Aromatic Twist: Using garlic naan instead of standard rolls adds a layer of buttery, garlicky depth.
  • Cheesy Goodness: A blend of mozzarella and provolone creates a perfect, gooey melt.
  • Rich Dipping Jus: The homemade au jus is packed with savory notes from red wine and Worcestershire sauce.
02 -
  • Deep Searing: Don't rush the searing process; the deep browning on the beef provides the essential color and flavor for your dipping jus.
  • Easy Shredding: Shred the beef while it is still warm directly in a small amount of the cooking liquid to keep it moist.
  • Butter Mixture: Ensure the garlic is finely minced in the butter mixture to avoid large raw chunks during the quick broil.
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