4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Roast Beef Freezer Meal

Make dinner easy with this 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Roast Beef that can easily be turned into a Freezer to Slow Cooker meal that is perfect for meal prep on busy weeknights! This roast recipe is simple, delicious, and frugal too.

Slow Cooker Roast Beef with just 4-ingredients will use beef chuck roast, carrots, potatoes, and gravy, that’s it! No additional ingredients needed, plus it’s simple to make gluten-free too. We like to make two of these when we are prepping them, eat one then and freeze the other for later!

What you’ll love about 4-Ingredient Roast Beef:

• Simple Ingredients!
• Easy to make gluten-free.
• Best for freezer meal prep!
• Feeds a crowd of 6-8!
• Classic dump it and go recipe.
• No seasonings, no extras, beginner friendly!

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Roast Beef:

• Beef Chuck Roast
• Baby Carrots
• Red Potatoes
• Gravy or Gluten-Free Gravy

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Using a 6 quart slow cooker, spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or use a Crockpot liner.
2. Place roast beef on the bottom of the slow cooker, top with potatoes and carrots. The potatoes and carrots can be placed around the roast or on top as it fits your slow cooker.
3. Pour the gravy directly over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
5. Carefully remove and serve.

Freezer Meal Prep Instructions:

Using a freezer-safe storage bag, write the name and date on the freezer bag. Once written, add all ingredients into the bag. Be sure that you use red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes and that they are fully coated with the gravy to keep them intact.

When placing the bag in the freezer, be sure to get all air out of the bag and place it flat to freezer.

When ready to serve, defrost overnight and cook on low for 8 hours in the slow cooker.

The stored meal can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Be sure to check out even more Freezer to Slow Cooker Recipes!

If you are freezer prepping for the week, be sure to check out this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Freezer Meal and Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Freezer Meal.

What cut of beef should you use for Slow Cooker Roast Beef?

The best cut would be to use a beef chuck or chuck roast. It’s actually cut from the cow’s shoulder and gives a great flavor and is tender too.

Do you need to brown the roast before cooking it in the slow cooker?

This is all based on preference, and it is not necessary. I actually skip this step because for me when I use my slow cooker, I want to do all the cooking in one place and not add unnecessary steps.

If you prefer to though, by all means, brown the meat first.

Can you make this roast in the Ninja Foodi?

If you use a Ninja Foodi as I do now, it’s easy to do this step in the Ninja Foodi on saute, and then switch right to the slow cooker without ever taking the meat out of the pot.

If you use the slow cooker function, move the nozzle to VENT, then cook on low for 8 hours.

How long will you cook 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Roast Beef?

This will be done in 8 hours, depending on the size of the meat it can also be done in 6; however, we typically cook this on low for 8 hours. It can also be cooked on high for 4 hours.

Quick Tips for Slow Cooker Roast:

• Make it gluten-free using gluten-free gravy. I use Pioneer Brand Brown Gravy and prepare it then pour it over the roast once cooled.
• The freezer meal can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer.
• Add additional salt and pepper to serve if needed.

Easy Storage Instructions:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave on a microwave-safe plate for 1-2 minutes.

More Roast Recipes:

Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast

Slow Cooker Maple Roast

Slow Cooker Ranch Roast

Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Roast

Freezer to Slow Cooker Guide:

This guide is packed with simple, family-friendly recipes you can prep ahead, freeze, and toss straight into the slow cooker when you’re ready. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or saving time without sacrificing flavor! Check out all the recipes and get ahead of dinner time!

Why Freezer to Slow Cooker Meals are a Game-Changer:

This meal can be prepped as a freezer meal or as we do, make 2 and then eat one now and freezer the other for later. Having an extra meal in the freezer means that you have less dinner time stress, fewer take-out nights, and more home-cooked meals with almost no effort!

Slow Cooker Roast Beef with just 4-Ingredients is one of the best ways to utilize both the slow cooker and the freezer!