Description
Indulge in a comforting, savory experience with this 5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker recipe. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish combines tender beef chuck roast with a medley of hearty vegetables, all simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. The slow cooker does the work for you—simply prep your ingredients in just 15 minutes and let them meld together for hours. When it’s time to serve, you’ll impress your guests with its delightful aroma and beautiful presentation. Customize it with your favorite veggies or herbs to make it truly your own. Whether enjoyed fresh or as leftovers, this pot roast is destined to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 gold potatoes, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- In a hot skillet, sear the roast for about 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place sliced onions, carrot chunks, and quartered potatoes into the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, dried thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce on top of the vegetables.
- Carefully place the seared roast on top of the vegetable layer.
- Pour beef broth around the sides of the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving and let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Low for 8 hours or High for 4–5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 8 oz (227g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg