Description
Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring tender, juicy beef slow-cooked with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs. This easy-to-make recipe fills your home with mouthwatering scents, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for family gatherings. Ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely Sundays, this pot roast pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the delicious outcome!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into large chunks
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 4 minutes per side).
- Place onions, carrots, and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Nestle the seared roast on top of the vegetables and pour the broth mixture over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until fork-tender.
- Remove the roast from the slow cooker and slice or shred before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg