Easy Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Ingredients
- 5-6 small russet potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 3-4 pound roast
chuck, round, or rump
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ cups beef broth
- .87 ounces powdered brown gravy
1 packet
Directions
- 1
Peel and slice potatoes into even-sized chunks. Slice onion into rings.
- 2
Layer the potato chunks, baby carrots, and the onion rings in a 6-8 quart Crock Pot.
- 3
Season roast with salt and pepper.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sear both sides of the roast for 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Place the roast on top of the vegetables in the Crock Pot and pour beef broth over everything.
- 6
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the meat is falling apart and the vegetables are tender.
- 7
Remove the meat and vegetables to a platter to rest and cover with foil.
- 8
Remove 1 cup of the liquid from the Crock Pot and strain out any large pieces of meat or vegetables.
- 9
Add brown gravy to a small saucepan and slowly whisk in the beef broth.
- 10
Cook the gravy on medium heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 minute adding more water if it is too thick.
- 11
Serve the hot gravy with the roast and vegetables.
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply savory, fall-apart pot roast without hours of active cooking? This Easy Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots delivers that comforting, slow-cooked goodness with minimal effort, perfect for a cozy family meal.
What makes this recipe truly special is its incredible simplicity, calling for just nine core ingredients. The slow cooker transforms an ordinary roast into incredibly tender meat that shreds with a fork, while simultaneously creating perfectly tender potatoes and carrots, all bathed in a rich, savory gravy from a convenient powdered packet and beef broth.
When you lift the lid, you'll be greeted by the irresistible aroma of a classic pot roast. The beef will be remarkably tender, practically melting in your mouth, perfectly complemented by the soft, savory russet potatoes and naturally sweet baby carrots. The luscious gravy ties all the elements together, coating each bite with its rich flavor. It’s the kind of hearty, satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out, making dinner a comforting, effortless affair.
Feel free to customize this simple dish to your taste. While russet potatoes, onion, and baby carrots are specified, you could swap some carrots for parsnips, or use sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile. The recipe calls for a chuck, round, or rump roast, but you can experiment with your preferred cut of beef for pot roast. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme during cooking.
This easy crock pot roast is ideal for busy weeknights when you need a hearty, hands-off dinner, or for a relaxed Sunday meal that feeds a crowd. Serve it straight from the slow cooker, allowing everyone to help themselves to the tender meat and vegetables coated in the delicious gravy.