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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A cozy and flavorful pot roast cooked slowly in the slow cooker with tender beef and vegetables.

  • Total Time: 495 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 (3 lb) chuck roast
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled, halved, and cut into thick slices
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp)
  • 1 1/4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary
  • 2.5 lbs small Yukon gold potatoes, left whole
  • 5 medium carrots (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 Tbsp beef broth (optional, for thickening gravy)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Dab the roast dry with paper towels and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Sear the roast in the pot until browned on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
  5. Add the remaining 1/2 Tbsp olive oil to the pot, and sauté the onion for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
  6. Pour the onion and garlic mixture over the roast in the slow cooker.
  7. Deglaze the pot with beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary, scraping up browned bits.
  8. Layer potatoes and carrots over the onions in the slow cooker.
  9. Pour the beef broth mixture evenly over the roast and season with more salt and pepper.
  10. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 9 hours until the roast and vegetables are tender.
  11. Remove the roast and vegetables. Shred the roast and cut the potatoes if desired.
  12. For gravy, strain broth through a fine mesh strainer into a saucepan. Whisk cornstarch with 3 Tbsp beef broth and add to saucepan. Simmer for 30 to 60 seconds.
  13. Plate the roast and vegetables, pour gravy over the top, and sprinkle with parsley.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread, salad, or green beans for a complete meal.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: slow cooker, pot roast, beef, comfort food