Gordon Ramsay’s Slow Cooker Roast Beef Recipe

This Gordon Ramsay Slow Cooker Roast Beef is a rich and tender recipe, which is made with red wine and a savory gravy. Comforting, confident, and surprisingly low-effort—it’s the kind of win you feel deep in your chest, ready in about 5 hours.

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Gordon Ramsay’s Slow Cooker Roast Beef Recipe Ingredients

• 1 kg topside or top-round beef
• 500ml beef stock
• 187.5ml red wine
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 tbsp cornflour (plus more for slurry if needed)
• 3 tbsp tomato purée
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

How To Make Gordon Ramsay’s Slow Cooker Roast Beef

1. Prepare the Slow Cooker Base: Add the chopped carrots, sliced onion, and 3 tablespoons of cornflour to the bottom of your slow cooker. Stir to coat the vegetables.
2. Sear the Beef: Rub the beef roast with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until a deep brown crust forms.
3. Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the seared beef on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together the beef stock, red wine, tomato purée, and sugar. Pour this mixture over the beef.
4. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
5. Rest the Beef: Carefully remove the cooked beef from the slow cooker and wrap it in aluminum foil to rest for at least 20 minutes.
6. Finish the Gravy: Strain the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Alternatively, for a thicker, rustic gravy, you can blend it with an immersion blender. Bring the liquid to a simmer. If you’d like it thicker, make a slurry by mixing a tablespoon of cornflour with a few tablespoons of cold water, then whisk it into the simmering gravy until it reaches your desired consistency.
7. Slice and Serve: Slice the rested beef against the grain. Serve hot with the homemade gravy poured over the top.

Recipe Tips

• How do I get the most flavorful roast? Searing the beef before it goes into the slow cooker is a crucial step. It creates a caramelized crust that adds a huge amount of deep, rich flavor to both the meat and the final gravy.
• What’s the best way to get a smooth gravy? For a velvety smooth, restaurant-quality finish, strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve before you thicken it. If you prefer a heartier, more rustic gravy with bits of vegetables, use a stick blender to blitz it directly in the slow cooker pot.
• Why slice against the grain? The “grain” refers to the direction the muscle fibers are running. Slicing perpendicular to these lines shortens the fibers, making every slice of the roast significantly more tender and easier to chew.
• How can I add even more flavor to the gravy? After you sear the beef, don’t wash the pan! Pour a splash of the red wine or beef stock into the hot pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the browned, crusty bits from the bottom. Pour this liquid gold directly into the slow cooker.

What To Serve With Slow Cooker Roast Beef

This classic roast is the centerpiece of a comforting meal and pairs perfectly with:

• Creamy mashed potatoes or crispy roast potatoes.
• Yorkshire puddings.
• Steamed green beans, peas, or glazed carrots.
• A full-bodied red wine, like the one used in the recipe.

How To Store Slow Cooker Roast Beef

Store: Place any leftover sliced beef and gravy in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavor is often even better the next day. Reheat: Reheat slices gently in a skillet with the gravy over low heat to prevent them from drying out.

Slow Cooker Roast Beef Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 177kcal
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Sugar: 5g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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