Slow Cooker Beef & Garlic Naan (Printable)

Tender shredded beef in warm garlic naan with melted cheese and rich au jus for dipping.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beef & Jus

01 - 3.3 lbs beef chuck roast
02 - 1 large onion, sliced
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 cups beef broth
05 - 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
06 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
08 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Garlic Naan

13 - 6 large garlic naan breads
14 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
15 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Cheese

17 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 1 cup shredded provolone or Monterey Jack cheese

# How-To:

01 - Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side.
02 - Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the seared beef roast directly on top of the aromatics.
03 - Pour beef broth, red wine if using, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce over the beef. Sprinkle with dried thyme and rosemary.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 8 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.
05 - Remove beef from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Skim excess fat from the braising liquid, then strain and reserve for dipping.
06 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, finely minced garlic, and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
07 - Brush naan breads with the garlic butter mixture. Pile shredded beef onto half of each naan and top with generous amounts of mozzarella and provolone cheese. Fold naan over to enclose the filling.
08 - Preheat oven broiler to high or heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place assembled naan melts on a baking sheet and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or cook in skillet, until cheese is melted and naan is golden and crisp.
09 - Slice naan melts in half and serve immediately with warm jus on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beef practically cooks itself while you live your day, and the payoff is unbelievably tender and flavorful.
  • It bridges three culinary worlds seamlessly, so it feels like you've done something really interesting without the stress.
02 -
  • Don't skip the searing step—that browned crust locks in juices and adds a depth of flavor that straight braising cannot match, no matter how long you cook it.
  • If your jus seems thin and watery after cooking, strain it into a small pot and simmer it over medium heat for five to ten minutes to concentrate and enrich the flavor.
03 -
  • Let the beef rest in the slow cooker for ten minutes after cooking before shredding—it stays moister and shreds more cleanly than if you pull it apart right away.
  • Toast your naan lightly in a dry skillet before brushing with garlic butter; it helps them hold up to the cheese and jus without getting soggy.
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