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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Spitbak · 56-60, M

🤔Add some olive oil and a bit of water to keep the moisture and flip the roast over so the whole roast soaks up the juices!

FaeLuna · 31-35, F

@Spitbak Oh! Like coat the roast in olive oil, or just add some to the water?

Spitbak · 56-60, M

😁Both! The oil will blend with the water, about half a cup of water and a couple caps of oil! Mix it in and maybe add a little more spices to keep the flavor! Don't cook it any longer than you have to, just enough to get the moisture back in the roast! Poke some holes with a fork into the roast to help the juices mesh into the roast! Tip for next time, add the oil with water and the fixings you have used before but check the roast every now and then as well as flipping it over from top to bottom so the whole roast gets the moisture! That's how I do it, anyhoot sweets! I ain't no chef but I get no complaints, especially from my own taste buds!😁 @FaeLuna

FaeLuna · 31-35, F

Sounds like I'll try that next time!

Spitbak · 56-60, M

😉@FaeLuna