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Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Brown Gravy Beef

A hearty and comforting beef dish slow cooked to tender perfection with just five simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 pounds beef shoulder roast
  • 1 packet brown gravy mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the beef shoulder roast in the slow cooker and scatter the sliced onion around and over the meat.
  2. In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the brown gravy mix into the water until smooth, then stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the roast, cover, and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, transfer the roast to a cutting board or large platter and slice or shred it into large pieces.
  2. Skim excess fat from the gravy in the slow cooker if needed.
  3. Return the beef to the gravy or spoon the gravy over the sliced meat before serving hot with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

Notes

For added flavor, consider including some garlic or herbs in the slow cooker. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the beef reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Let the beef cool slightly before slicing or shredding for easier serving.