# Components:
→ 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
11 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
→ Naan and 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
# Method:
01 - Pat beef roast dry with paper towels and season all sides with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef on all sides until deeply browned, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side.
03 - Place sliced onions and minced garlic in bottom of slow cooker. Position seared beef on top.
04 - Add thyme and rosemary sprigs. Pour in beef broth, red wine if using, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours until beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.
06 - Transfer cooked beef to large bowl and shred with two forks. Discard large fat pieces and herb stems.
07 - Strain cooking liquid into bowl and skim off excess fat. Reserve jus for serving.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
09 - Place naan breads on baking sheet. Top each with shredded beef and generous amount of onion mixture. Layer with provolone and mozzarella cheese.
10 - Bake for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is melted and naan is warmed through.
11 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot with bowls of jus on the side for dipping.
