Description

Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender, juicy meat simmered to perfection with rich gravy and colorful vegetables. This simple yet satisfying dish transforms your kitchen into a cozy haven, perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests with minimal effort. With just a few ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a heartwarming meal that invites everyone to the table.

Ingredients

Scale

3 lb chuck roast
4 medium carrots, chopped
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
2 medium sweet onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Chop carrots and potatoes into even pieces; dice onions finely.
Optional: Sear the chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes each).
Place seared roast in the slow cooker; layer chopped vegetables and garlic on top.
Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the ingredients.
Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Feel free to substitute root vegetables like parsnips or sweet potatoes for added flavor. Adding fresh herbs can enhance the overall taste profile of your pot roast. For a thicker gravy, remove some juices before serving and thicken them separately.