Slow Cooker Beef & Garlic Naan Melt (Printable)

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

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 or substitute with additional broth
11 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

→ Naan & Cheese

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

→ Garnishes

16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Effortless Tenderness: The slow cooker transforms beef chuck roast into melt-in-your-mouth perfection over eight hours.
  • Flavor Fusion: Using garlic naan instead of traditional rolls adds a fragrant, buttery dimension to the classic beef melt.
  • Double the Cheese: A combination of provolone and mozzarella ensures every bite is gooey and rich.
02 -
  • Deglaze the Skillet: After searing the beef, add a splash of broth to the skillet to scrape up any browned bits and add them to the slow cooker for extra flavor.
  • Prep the Jus: For a smoother dipping experience, strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve and let it sit for a minute so the fat rises to the top for easy removal.
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