Slow Cooker Beef Garlic Naan Melt (Printable Version)

Slow-cooked shredded beef in garlic naan with melted cheese, served with au jus for dipping—pure comfort fusion.

# 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
14 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
15 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, optional

→ Cheese

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

# Steps to Follow:

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 to 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 in beef broth, red wine if using, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. 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 - Preheat oven broiler to high or use a large skillet over medium heat.
09 - 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.
10 - Place naan melts on a baking sheet and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or cook in a skillet, until the cheese is melted and the naan is golden and crisp.
11 - Slice in half and serve immediately with warm jus for dipping.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day.
  • Garlic naan adds a soft, buttery twist that beats any hoagie roll.
  • Dipping each bite into warm jus feels like a small luxury every single time.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even richer the next day.
02 -
  • Searing the beef is not optional, it builds the foundation of flavor for the entire dish.
  • Strain the jus before serving or youll end up with bits of onion and herbs floating in your dipping bowl.
  • Broil the naan melts on the top rack and stay close, they can burn in seconds.
  • Let the beef rest for a few minutes after shredding so it reabsorbs some of the juices.
03 -
  • Use a mix of mozzarella and provolone for the best melt and flavor balance.
  • Brush the garlic butter on both sides of the naan for extra richness and crunch.
  • If the jus tastes thin, simmer it on the stove for 10 minutes to concentrate the flavor.
  • Press the folded naan gently with a spatula while cooking to help the cheese ooze into every corner.
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