Description
Indulge in a heartwarming meal with this easy-to-make 5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this dish combines tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a savory broth for a comforting experience without the hassle. Simply sear the meat for added flavor, layer your favorite veggies in the slow cooker, and let everything simmer until fork-tender. The enticing aroma will fill your kitchen as it cooks to perfection. This pot roast is not only delicious but also versatile; customize it with seasonal vegetables or different herbs to suit your taste. Enjoy leftovers in sandwiches or as a standalone meal throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 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 pepper.
- In a hot skillet, sear the roast on each side for 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Layer sliced onion, carrot chunks, and quartered potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the vegetables and add dried thyme and bay leaf.
- Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
- Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce around the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving; let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg