Description
A classic crock pot pot roast recipe that delivers tender, flavorful beef with vegetables, perfect for a comforting family meal. This slow cooker pot roast is simple to prepare and results in a savory, hearty dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Sear the chuck roast on all sides in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until browned.
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping the carrots, potatoes, and onions, and mincing the garlic.
- Place the chopped vegetables at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Lay the seared roast on top of the vegetables in the crock pot.
- In a bowl, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the roast.
- Add the bay leaf to the crock pot.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Check the roast for tenderness; it should be fork-tender.
- Carefully remove the roast from the crock pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Optionally, thicken some of the cooking liquid with cornstarch to create a gravy.
- Slice the pot roast against the grain and serve.
Notes
- For the best flavor and tenderness, use a well-marbled chuck roast for your crock pot pot roast.
- Don’t skip searing the roast; it adds a significant amount of flavor to the final dish.
- Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker and the size of the roast.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: N/A