Description
This easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe yields tender, flavorful beef with hearty vegetables in a rich gravy. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Chuck Roast:
3 pounds beef chuck roast,
Seasoning:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary,
Vegetables:
1 large onion (cut into wedges), 4 carrots (cut into large chunks), 2 pounds baby potatoes, 4 cloves garlic (smashed),
Gravy:
2 cups beef broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce,
Thickening (optional):
2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Season the Roast: Rub the chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Sear the Meat: Brown the roast in a skillet with olive oil.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the roast, onion, carrots, potatoes, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Mix the Broth: Combine beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over the roast.
- Cook: Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 5-6 hours until tender.
- Thicken the Gravy: Optionally, thicken the gravy with a cornstarch slurry.
- Serve: Enjoy the pot roast with vegetables and gravy.
Notes
- You can enhance the dish with celery or parsnips.
- Leftovers are great for making shredded beef sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
