Slow Cooker Beef Garlic Naan Melt (Printable Version)

Tender slow-cooked beef on fluffy garlic naan with melted cheese and rich au jus

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef

01 - 3.3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
02 - 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
03 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Aromatics

05 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
08 - 1 sprig fresh rosemary

→ Braising Liquid

09 - 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
10 - 0.5 cup dry red wine, optional
11 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

→ Naan & Cheese

13 - 6 large garlic naan breads
14 - 8 oz provolone cheese, sliced
15 - 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded

→ Garnishes

16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side.
03 - Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the seared beef on top.
04 - Add thyme and rosemary sprigs. Pour in beef broth, red wine if using, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.
06 - Transfer cooked beef to a large bowl and shred with two forks. Discard any large fat pieces and herb stems.
07 - Strain the cooking liquid into a bowl and skim off excess fat. Reserve this jus for serving.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
09 - Place naan breads on a baking sheet. Top each with shredded beef and a generous amount of onion mixture. Layer with provolone and mozzarella cheese.
10 - Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and naan is warmed through.
11 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot with bowls of jus on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Effortless Tenderness: The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, turning beef chuck roast into melt-in-your-mouth shreds.
  • Unique Bread Choice: Garlic naan provides a soft, aromatic base that absorbs the savory juices better than a standard roll.
  • Interactive Dining: Dipping the cheesy melts into a warm bowl of jus makes for a fun and incredibly satisfying meal.
02 -
  • Shredding Technique: Shred the beef while it is still warm to ensure it breaks apart easily into the perfect texture for the melts.
  • Low-Sodium Broth: Always use low-sodium beef broth to prevent the concentrated jus from becoming overly salty during the long cooking process.
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