Slow Cooker Beef & Garlic Naan Melt (Printable)

Tender slow-cooked beef in garlicky naan with melted cheese and rich au jus.

# 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
06 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 2 tsp kosher salt
09 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Garlic Naan

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

→ Cheese

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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tender Perfection: The slow cooker transforms beef chuck roast into melt-in-your-mouth strands of flavor.
  • Flavorful Fusion: Combining garlic naan with French dip style au jus offers a unique and savory twist.
  • Easy Preparation: With only 20 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker handles the rest of the 8-hour cooking process.
02 -
  • Broil Watch: Naan can burn quickly under high heat, so keep a close eye on the melts during the 2-3 minute broiling process.
  • Skim the Jus: Use a spoon or a fat separator to remove excess oil from the top of the broth for a cleaner dipping experience.
  • Herb Choice: Freshly chopped cilantro added to the butter mixture provides a bright, aromatic contrast to the rich beef.
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