Drizzle This 1 Mixture Over Raw Beef Chuck in a Slow Cooker for a Hearty Winter Meal You’ll Crave Again and Again

When the temperature drops and the days feel shorter, nothing hits the spot quite like a warm, hearty meal. Enter the slow-cooked beef chuck—tender, flavorful, and utterly comforting. What makes this recipe stand out isn’t just the beef itself, but a simple, magical mixture that you drizzle over the raw meat before letting your slow cooker do its magic. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth, savory winter feast you’ll want to make again and again. Here’s how to prepare it, step by step.

Ingredients You’ll Need

2–3 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
1 cup beef broth (or water with a bouillon cube)
1/4 cup soy sauce (adds depth and umami)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 2–3 sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary for extra aroma

Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Prepare the Beef

Start by patting your beef chuck dry with paper towels. This ensures the mixture adheres properly to the meat and enhances browning if you choose to sear it first. While searing is optional, lightly browning the beef in a skillet with a touch of olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side can add an extra layer of flavor.