Description
Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. This recipe features a tender chuck roast simmered with aromatic herbs and hearty vegetables, creating a rich and satisfying dish that warms the soul. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, ensuring every bite is deliciously fulfilling. With minimal prep time and effortless cleanup, this one-pot meal will quickly become a go-to favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh thyme and rosemary
- 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side). Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (2-3 minutes) and pour over the roast.
- Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary to the slow cooker.
- Place carrots and potatoes around the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until fork-tender.
- For thicker gravy (optional), mix cornstarch with water and stir into the cooking liquid about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Low (8–10 hours) / High (4–6 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg