Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast

4 servings
Tender and delicious slow cooked beef roast in red wine sauce made simply in your slow cooker/crockpot. Serve pot roast over mashed potatoes or with your favorite side dishes.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. Chuck Roast

    or similar see above

  • 2/3 cup Red Wine

    dry

  • 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Beef Broth

    or chicken/vegetable

  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic

    minced

  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 tbsp Flour or Cornstarch

Directions

  1. 1

    Season roast with salt and pepper on all sides.

  2. 2

    Heat skillet over high heat and add butter and oil. Once the skillet is very hot, carefully add the beef roast. Sear on all sides for about 30 seconds until you have a nice crust. Transfer seared roast to your slow cooker.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet you cooked the roast, add remaining ingredients (except for the cornstarch) and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Carefully pour red wine sauce over the beef roast.

  5. 5

    Cook in your slow cooker on the low setting for 7-8 hours or on high setting for 4 hours.

  6. 6

    When done, transfer beef roast to a plate. To thicken the sauce, pour 1 cup of the sauce into a bowl and whisk in a tablespoon of cornstarch. Pour sauce back into the slow cooker and stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Pour sauce over roast and serve with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast

488 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a comforting, deeply flavorful meal that practically cooks itself? This Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast delivers incredibly tender beef drenched in a rich, savory sauce, all with minimal effort, making it a perfect family dinner.

The beauty of this pot roast lies in its simplicity and the power of the slow cooker. Long, gentle cooking transforms an economical chuck roast into succulent, fork-tender meat, while the thoughtful combination of dry red wine, robust beef broth, and aromatic herbs like thyme and parsley infuse every bite with complex, deep flavor. The slow cooker method ensures a consistently delicious result, making it a reliable recipe for busy days.

You can anticipate a truly satisfying meal featuring incredibly tender beef that practically melts in your mouth. The rich red wine sauce, thickened just right with flour or cornstarch, coats the beef beautifully and brings a depth of savory, slightly herbaceous flavor. It's the kind of hearty, comforting dish that warms you from the inside out. The inviting aroma filling your kitchen throughout the day will build anticipation for this delicious experience.

Customization & Serving Ideas

Feel free to use a different cut of beef similar to a chuck roast if preferred. If you don't have beef broth on hand, chicken or vegetable broth will also work, though beef broth adds a deeper flavor profile. For a thicker sauce, you can adjust the amount of flour or cornstarch. For a non-alcoholic version, simply substitute the red wine with additional beef broth.

This Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast is ideal for a comforting Sunday dinner or a satisfying weeknight meal. It's perfectly suited to be served over creamy mashed potatoes, allowing the rich sauce to be fully savored, or alongside your favorite roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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