Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

6 servings
Crock Pot Roast and Vegetables are tender, flavorful, slow-cooked chuck roast, carrots, potatoes, and onions smothered with a rich beef gravy that is perfectly seasoned.

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • chuck roast
    3 lb
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • onions quartered
    1
  • garlic cloves coarsely chopped
    4
  • beef broth
    2 c
  • dry red wine

    optional see notes

    ½ c
  • worcestershire sauce
    2 tsp
  • fresh rosemary chopped
    1 tbsp
  • fresh thyme chopped
    1 tbsp
  • bay leaves
    2
  • carrots cut into 2-inch chunks
    4 large
  • baby yellow potatoes
    2 lb
  • cornstarch
    2 tbsp
  • water
    ¼ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Salt and pepper both sides of the chuck roast. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chuck roast and sear it on both sides. Remove the roast and place it in the crock pot.

  2. 2

    Add the onions to the skillet over medium heat and cook until browned on the edges. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the onions to the crock pot with the beef.

  3. 3

    Add the beef broth, wine if using, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves to the crock pot. Cook on high for 2 hours.

  4. 4

    Add the carrots and potatoes and cook on high for an additional 2-3 hours.

  5. 5

    Remove the chuck roast and vegetables and place them on a cutting board. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Whisk the cornstarch with water. Slow whisk the mixture into the crock pot, cover and cook on high for 10 minutes. Slice the chuck roast against the grain. Serve with the vegetables and gravy.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

6 servings629 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving that melt-in-your-mouth tender beef and savory gravy without hours of active cooking? This Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe brings you a comforting, hearty meal with minimal effort, letting your crock pot do all the work.

This pot roast recipe works because the low-and-slow cooking method transforms an economical chuck roast into an incredibly tender, fall-apart main course. The combination of aromatic vegetables, savory beef broth, and fresh herbs creates a rich, perfectly seasoned gravy that smothers every bite, making it an instant family favorite.

What you'll get is a deeply flavorful pot roast, where the chuck roast is unbelievably tender, shredding easily with a fork. Each bite is enveloped in a thick, rich beef gravy, complemented by sweet, softened carrots, perfectly cooked baby yellow potatoes, and tender onions. It’s the ultimate comfort food experience, delivering warmth and satisfaction with every serving.

Customization & Variations

  • The dry red wine in this pot roast is optional, so feel free to omit it if you prefer. You can also experiment with different root vegetables like parsnips or celery root alongside the carrots and potatoes. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding mushrooms during the last hour of cooking.

This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is ideal for a comforting Sunday dinner or a weeknight meal when you want something hearty and hands-off. Serve it directly from the slow cooker, ensuring everyone gets plenty of that delicious gravy.

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