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Slow Cooker Amish Pot Roast

A comforting and hearty slow cooker dish featuring tender beef, savory vegetables, and a rich broth, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast Best cut for tenderness
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
  • 3-4 medium potatoes, cut into large chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cups beef broth Recommended for flavor
  • 1 cup tomato juice or crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Place onions, carrots, and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker, then put the roast on top.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato juice, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Pour evenly over the roast and vegetables.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on Low for 8–9 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and falling apart.
Serving
  1. Remove the bay leaves, slice or shred the roast, and serve with the vegetables and a ladle of the flavorful broth.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the roast in a pan before adding it to the slow cooker. Fresh vegetables will add better taste and texture than canned ones. Customize the vegetables as desired.