Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 1whole boneless chuck roast
4- to 5-lb.
- 5 tspkosher salt
divided
- 2 ½ tspblack pepper
divided
- 4 tbspolive oil
divided
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- 1 cbeef broth
- 2 tspWorcestershire sauce
- 6thyme sprigs
- 3rosemary sprigs
- 6garlic cloves
- 1yellow onion
cut into 1-inch wedges
- 1 lbbaby yellow potatoes
- 3 largecarrots
Directions
- 1
Sprinkle the chuck roast all over with 4 teaspoons of the salt and 2 teaspoons of the pepper.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high. Place the meat in the skillet and sear it until browned on all sides, 12 to 16 minutes total. Transfer the meat to a 6 1/2-quart slow cooker.
- 3
Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium-low. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly darkened in color, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the broth and cook, stirring constantly to loosen browned meat bits from the skillet and dissolve the tomato paste, about 1 minute. Pour the beef broth mixture over the roast in the slow cooker. Add the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and garlic to the broth mixture.
- 4
In a large bowl, toss together the onion, potatoes, carrots, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Pile the onion mixture on top of and around the roast in the slow cooker.
- 5
Cover and cook on high until the roast is fork tender, 6 to 8 hours (or on low for 8 to 10 hours). Serve the roast with the vegetables and a drizzle of sauce from the slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, hearty meal that practically cooks itself? This Slow Cooker Pot Roast delivers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy Sunday lunch without the fuss.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines by leveraging the magic of your slow cooker, transforming a robust chuck roast into unbelievably tender beef. The long, slow simmer with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, alongside savory beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, infuses every bite with deep, complex flavor. It's an effortless approach to a classic American comfort food that ensures consistent, delicious results every time.
What to Expect
Prepare for an incredibly tender pot roast where the beef easily falls apart with just a fork. The baby yellow potatoes and carrots emerge perfectly soft, soaking up all the rich, savory juices from the beef and herbs. You'll enjoy a fragrant, well-rounded dinner that feels both luxurious and genuinely home-cooked. This dish offers a satisfying richness, ideal for a memorable dinner party or a comforting weeknight meal that serves up to eight people.
Customization & Variations
While this recipe provides a comforting foundation, feel free to adjust the amounts of thyme, rosemary, and garlic cloves to suit your aromatic preferences. For a deeper savory note, you can increase the tomato paste slightly, or simply adjust the final seasoning of salt and pepper to your liking. While baby yellow potatoes are specified, you can use similar small potatoes, ensuring any larger ones are halved, just as the carrots should be cut into 1-inch pieces for even cooking.
Serving & Context
This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is ideal for a relaxed dinner party, a hearty Sunday lunch, or any occasion when you need a comforting, substantial main dish to feed a crowd. Serve it simply in wide, shallow bowls to capture all the delicious broth and tender vegetables.