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Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

4.7 from 61 reviews

This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a hearty and comforting meal, featuring tender beef chuck roast cooked to perfection alongside potatoes, carrots, and onions in a rich beef broth infused with savory seasonings. The slow cooking method ensures melt-in-your-mouth meat and flavorful vegetables, perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast

Vegetables

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion, sliced

Liquids

  • 2 cups beef broth

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Begin by peeling and cutting the potatoes and carrots into large chunks. Slice the onion thinly and set all vegetables aside. Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary, ensuring the seasoning is evenly spread.
  2. Assemble in Slow Cooker: Place the sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker to create a base. Lay the seasoned beef chuck roast on top, then arrange the potatoes and carrots around and on top of the meat. Pour the beef broth over all the ingredients evenly.
  3. Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain temperature and moisture.
  4. Serve: Once cooked, carefully transfer the roast to a serving platter and arrange the vegetables around it. Spoon some of the flavorful broth from the slow cooker over the top. Serve hot for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • For best results, choose a well-marbled beef chuck roast to ensure tenderness and flavor.
  • If preferred, add a splash of red wine to the broth for additional depth of flavor.
  • Feel free to add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips for variety.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Use the leftover broth as a base for gravy or soups.

Keywords: slow cooker pot roast, beef chuck roast, comfort food, slow cooked dinner, hearty meal, easy pot roast