Crock Pot Chuck Roast (SO tender & easy!)
Ingredients
- oil
- 3 lb chuck roast
trimmed if needed
- 2 tbsp steak seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 lbs potatoes
optional
- 1 lb carrots
optional
- 1 yellow onion
optional
- 1 tbsp steak seasoning
optional
- 1½ tsp thyme
optional
Directions
- 1
Coat each side of the roast with oil. Combine steak seasoning and thyme in a small bowl. Liberally season both sides of the roast.
- 2
Heat skillet over high heat. Once the skillet is hot, sear each side of the roast for 2-3 minutes. Place roast in slow cooker.
- 3
Pour beef broth into skillet. Allow broth to simmer for one minute. Scrape the bits up off the bottom of the skillet. Pour all liquid from skillet into the slow cooker.
- 4
*OPTIONAL: If using vegetables wash, peel, and cut them into large pieces. Add them to a large bowl, then drizzle with a little bit of oil. Sprinkle on seasonings and mix until evenly distributed. Top the roast with the vegetables.
- 5
Cook on low for approximately 7 hours or high for 3.5-4 hours. I prefer low whenever possible.
- 6
Around hour 7 (or 3.5-4 if your slow cooker is on high) begin checking for tenderness with a fork. Once the roast just begins to fall apart around the edges, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and pour into the liquid left in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Cover and allow to cook for one more hour.
- 7
After an hour, the gravy should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If it isn't leave the slow cooker on high with the lid off while you prepare the meat in the next step. That will allow extra water to evaporate, thickening the juices.
- 8
Before serving, carefully remove meat from slow cooker and place onto a cutting board. Gently separate the meat form the fatty sections. Discard the fat. Place the large chunks of meat on a platter or back in slow cooker to serve.
Crock Pot Chuck Roast (SO tender & easy!)
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About this Recipe
Craving that melt-in-your-mouth, fall-apart pot roast without spending hours slaving in the kitchen? This Crock Pot Chuck Roast delivers ultimate comfort food with minimal effort, transforming an economical cut into a succulent family meal.
Your Easiest Pot Roast Yet
This recipe is slow cooker magic, living up to its "Season, Sear, Pour, and Go!" promise. The beauty lies in its simplicity: a quick sear locks in flavor, then your slow cooker takes over, coaxing a humble chuck roast into incredibly tender meat bathed in a savory, simple gravy. It's the kind of hearty dish that makes weeknights feel special.
Get ready for a richly flavored, exceptionally tender chuck roast that's truly fork-tender. The meat will be succulent, falling apart easily, coated in a luscious, simple gravy. This hearty meal provides deep, satisfying flavors that evoke classic home cooking, making it perfect for a comforting dinner with loved ones. It’s designed to be approachable for any home cook, delivering big flavor with ease.
Customization & Variations
While delicious as is, this Crock Pot Chuck Roast is wonderfully versatile. You can easily add root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and yellow onion directly to the slow cooker to cook alongside the meat, creating a complete one-pot meal. Feel free to adjust the steak seasoning and dried thyme to your taste, adding more depth if desired, or exploring other herb blends.
Serve this hearty pot roast with creamy mashed potatoes to soak up all that incredible gravy, and a fresh side of green vegetables for a balanced and deeply satisfying dinner. It’s the quintessential comfort food, ideal for cozy evenings or relaxed weekend family meals.