Description
This Roast Slow Cooker Recipe delivers fork-tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich gravy with minimal effort. A comforting, classic meal that’s perfect for busy days and cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening gravy)
Instructions
Instructions
- Place potatoes, carrots, and onion in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper, then place it on top of the vegetables.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour the broth mixture over the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is very tender.
- If thicker gravy is desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes.
- Serve warm with vegetables and spoon gravy over the top.
Notes
For deeper flavor, sear the roast in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker. Leftovers are excellent for sandwiches or over mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–9 hours
- Category: Main Dish / Crockpot
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: slow cooker roast, crockpot pot roast, easy beef roast, comfort food dinner
