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Easy Slow Cooker London Broil

This slow cooker London broil recipe is an even easier way than the traditional oven method to make a melt-in-your-mouth tender roast! 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 463kcal
Author: Tara Levy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds London broil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • ½ cup red wine
  • ½ cup brandy
  • 2 whole shallots sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 whole carrots cut in 1" pieces
  • 14 ounces red potatoes halved or quartered (depending on size)

Instructions

  • Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium high heat. 
  • Season the London broil with salt and pepper and sear for about 1 minute on each side, until a brown crust is formed.
  • Remove from the skillet and place in the slow cooker insert. 
  • Add the remaining ingredients (except carrots and potatoes).
  • Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours. 
  • When 3 hours of cook time remain, add the carrots and potatoes. **for best results, lift the meat up and place the carrots and potatoes in the liquid, placing the meat back on top.
  • Use a large spoon to break up chunks of meat and serve with the carrots, potatoes, and cooking liquid. Serve.

Notes

  1. Choose a London broil with good marbling whenever possible. The extra fat will help keep the meat more flavorful and tender during the long cooking process.
  2. Don't skip the sear. Browning the meat before slow cooking creates the Maillard reaction, giving the London broil a richer, deeper beef flavor.
  3. For even more flavor, dry brine the beef overnight. Season the London broil with salt and let it sit uncovered in the refrigerator overnight before cooking. This helps the seasoning penetrate the meat and improves browning.
  4. Be patient and avoid opening the lid. Cook the London broil for 8–10 hours on low, or until it easily pulls apart with a spoon. Every time you lift the slow cooker lid, valuable heat escapes and can increase the cooking time.
  5. Wait to cut your potatoes until you're ready to add them. Cutting them too early can cause them to oxidize and turn brown.
  6. Let the meat rest before serving. Once the London broil is finished cooking, let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing or shredding so the juices can redistribute throughout the meat.
  7. Don't throw away the cooking liquid. Spoon it over the meat and vegetables when serving or save it to keep leftovers moist and flavorful.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1337mg | Potassium: 1239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 12797IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 5mg