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Ultimate Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A warm, hearty, and flavorful pot roast made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 4 large carrots, chopped
  • 3-4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Fat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing the meat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned.
  2. In the slow cooker, add chopped carrots, potatoes, onion, and minced garlic.
  3. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
  4. In a bowl, mix together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper; pour over the roast and vegetables.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender.
Serving
  1. Slice the pot roast and serve it along with the vegetables. Drizzle some of the cooked juices over the meat for extra flavor.
  2. Pair with fresh bread or a simple salad for a well-rounded meal.

Notes

For a thicker gravy, mix a bit of cornstarch with water and stir it into the juices an hour before serving. You can add other vegetables such as celery or mushrooms to enhance the dish.