How do I keep beef from drying out in a slow cooker?

I made a hunk of beef last night in the slow cooker, with some seasonings, carrots, celery, and onions, all according to a recipe I found. But after cooking it on low for 8 hours, it was incredibly dry. What went wrong, and how do I fix it for the future?

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shuhak · M

Add moisture when cooking (broth, a bit of water, etc.)

FaeLuna · 31-35, F

@shuhak It had a cup of water in from the start. Maybe it should have been more?

Callmewhatyouwill

@FaeLuna maybe a little. But if your slow cooker runs hot you run the risk of boiling the meat. It come out terrible if that happens.