Crock Pot Roast

Crock Pot Roast

This Crock Pot Roast recipe is easy to make with potatoes, carrots, and thick and flavorful gravy. The meat is moist and full of flavor, your family will love this home cooked meal!

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb. Chuck Roast

    see notes for other cut options

  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon EACH: salt

    garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 beef bouillon cube

    or 1 tsp better than bouillon

  • 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce

    can sub Worcestershire

  • 2 ¼ lbs. baby potatoes

    see notes

  • 2 lbs. whole carrots

    cut into halves or thirds.

  • 3 tablespoons corn starch + 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 2-3 drops Kitchen Bouquet browning and seasoning sauce

    optional: gives it a darker color

  • 1 Tablespoon cold unsalted butter

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat roast completely dry. Combine seasoning ingredients and massage it onto all sides of the roast, followed by the flour.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shiny and heated, add the roast and sear on each side for 2-3 minutes, until a brown crust has developed. Decrease heat slightly if needed during cooking. Remove from heat and set aside.

  3. 3

    Whisk together the gravy ingredients and add some of it to the skillet that you used to sear the roast. Use a silicone spatula to "clean" the bottom and sides of the skillet, this will give the gravy more flavor. Transfer it to the slow cooker along with the remaining gravy mixture, followed by the pot roast and any juices from the plate.

  4. 4

    Cut the potatoes in half or thirds of equal size. (If 1-2 inch potatoes, you can leave them whole.)

  5. 5

    Peel the carrots and slice them into halves or thirds. Very thick carrots can also be sliced in half lengthwise.

  6. 6

    Arrange the potatoes around the roast and top with carrots. Place the lid securely on top and resist the temptation to open it during cooking as you’ll lose a lot of heat.

  7. 7

    Cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.

  8. 8

    Carefully remove the carrots, potatoes, and the roast and set on a serving platter. Tent with foil.

  9. 9

    Use oven mitts to lift the crock and transfer the juices to a saucepan, OR, if the crock is stovetop safe, you can place the crock right on the stovetop.

Crock Pot Roast

Crock Pot Roast

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About this Recipe

Craving a deeply satisfying, home-cooked meal that practically makes itself? This Crock Pot Roast delivers fork-tender meat, perfectly cooked vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy, all with minimal effort. It’s the kind of comforting dish that brings everyone to the table, ready to enjoy a truly delicious experience.

Why This Recipe Works

This Crock Pot Roast stands out by focusing on layers of flavor that develop beautifully over a slow cook. A combination of chicken and beef broths, along with a bouillon cube, creates an incredibly robust base for the gravy. Thoughtful seasonings like brown sugar, paprika, and chili powder work in harmony to elevate the chuck roast, ensuring every bite is moist and incredibly flavorful.

You can expect a meal where the chuck roast is remarkably tender, easily shredding with just a fork. The carrots and baby potatoes emerge soft but not mushy, having absorbed all the wonderful flavors of the pot. The accompanying gravy is thick, glossy, and bursting with umami, perfect for drizzling over the entire dish. This is a hearty, deeply satisfying comfort food designed to nourish and delight.

Customization & Variations

While chuck roast is ideal for its rich marbling, you can explore other beef cuts suitable for slow cooking; refer to notes for guidance. If you don't have low sodium soy sauce on hand, Worcestershire sauce makes an excellent substitute for that depth of flavor. For a touch of visual appeal, a few drops of Kitchen Bouquet can be added to enhance the gravy's dark, appetizing color. Feel free to adjust the amount of baby potatoes or other root vegetables you include based on your preference; check the notes for more vegetable ideas.

This Crock Pot Roast is the quintessential centerpiece for a family dinner or a comforting weekend meal. Serve it simply in a bowl, allowing the luscious gravy to coat every component, creating a truly satisfying and complete dish.

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