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Ultimate Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A beloved comfort food that offers tender beef and flavorful vegetables, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast Choose a well-marbled roast for tenderness.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Season generously.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing the roast.
  • 4 carrots, chopped
  • 4 potatoes, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Place the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
  4. Add the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
  5. In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours, until the meat is tender.
  2. Remove the roast, shred it, and serve with the vegetables and sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding red wine to the broth. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on preference. If you like a thicker gravy, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the broth in the last hour of cooking.