Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this slow cooker pot roast recipe. Tender beef chuck is seasoned and seared, then slow-cooked with aromatic herbs and hearty vegetables, resulting in a meal that’s rich in flavor and perfect for family dinners or gatherings. The convenience of the slow cooker means minimal effort for maximum satisfaction. Whether served alongside creamy mashed potatoes or enjoyed as leftovers in sandwiches, this pot roast is a versatile dish that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Sear the roast in olive oil on all sides in a skillet.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant; add to the slow cooker.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, adding thyme and rosemary.
- Arrange carrots and potatoes around the roast.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg