Description
This Easy Crock Pot Pot Roast is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. A simple combination of beef, vegetables, and seasonings slowly cooks in the crockpot, giving you a comforting, classic meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
Instructions
- Season the roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned (optional but adds flavor).
- Place onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Put the roast on top.
- Pour beef broth over the roast and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove roast, slice or shred, and serve with vegetables and pan juices.
Notes
For thicker gravy, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the cooking liquid during the last 15 minutes. You can also add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours (LOW) or 4–5 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main Dish / Slow Cooker / Roast
- Method: Slow Cooker / Braised
- Cuisine: American / Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with vegetables
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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