Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 3-5 pound beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
or 1-1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 large onion
sliced
- 5 garlic cloves
sliced
Directions
- 1
Using a sharp knife, make shallow incisions on all sides of the chuck roast to create holes for seasoning.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and red wine vinegar until well combined. Rub this mixture evenly over the entire surface of the roast.
- 3
Sprinkle seasoning salt, dried basil, dried parsley, and garlic powder evenly over both sides of the meat.
- 4
Place half of the sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seasoned chuck roast. Layer the remaining onion and sliced garlic on top of the roast.
- 5
Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 6
Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the roast from the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board. Using two forks, pull the beef apart into shreds or large pieces. Serve alongside your favorite sides or incorporate into other dishes as desired.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty and comforting meal that practically cooks itself? This Slow Cooker Pot Roast delivers melt-in-your-mouth tender beef with minimal effort, making weeknight dinners or Sunday gatherings a breeze. It’s the ultimate fuss-free dish that promises deep, satisfying flavor. The beauty of this recipe lies in the slow cooker's magic, transforming an affordable cut of beef into something truly luxurious. With a simple yet potent blend of seasonings like dried parsley, basil, and garlic powder, plus the essential red wine vinegar, you'll achieve rich, savory flavors that only time can create. The presence of sliced onion and garlic cloves further infuses the chuck roast with aromatic notes, ensuring every bite is deeply satisfying. Expect an incredibly tender chuck roast that effortlessly pulls apart with a fork, living up to its promise of being "melt-in-your-mouth." The flavor profile is deeply savory, with subtle herbaceous undertones from the dried parsley and basil, and a foundational warmth from the generous amounts of garlic and onion. This is the quintessential comfort food, perfect for cooler evenings or any time you need a substantial, fuss-free meal. While the slow cooking process requires patience, your active involvement is minimal, allowing you to "set it and forget it." This recipe is incredibly adaptable to your pantry. If you don't have seasoning salt on hand, simply use 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to season your chuck roast. Feel free to adjust the amounts of dried parsley, dried basil, and garlic powder to suit your personal preference for more herbaceous or garlicky notes. The sliced onion and garlic cloves are key, but you can always add more for extra aroma if you wish. This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is ideal for a comforting family dinner, a relaxed Sunday meal, or even as an impressive yet low-stress dish for guests. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, or a simple green salad to complete your ultimate comfort food experience.