Slow Cooker Beef Garlic Naan (Printer-Friendly)

Tender slow-cooked 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 use 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 Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fusion Flavor: A unique blend of French dip and Sunday roast comfort.
  • Set and Forget: The slow cooker does the hard work of tenderizing the beef over 8 hours.
  • Gourmet Texture: Fluffy garlic naan provides a superior base compared to standard rolls.
02 -
  • Skim the Jus: Use a ladle or a fat separator to remove excess oil from the cooking liquid for a cleaner dipping sauce.
  • Naan Texture: Keep an eye on the oven; you want the naan to be warmed through and the cheese bubbly without the edges of the bread becoming too hard.
  • Make Ahead: The beef can be slow-cooked a day in advance and reheated before assembling the melts.
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