Description
This Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe delivers a tender, flavorful meal with minimal prep, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the roast on all sides.
- Place the sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker and add the browned roast on top.
- Arrange the garlic, carrots, and potatoes around the roast.
- Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the meat and vegetables.
- Season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is tender.
- Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and let the meat rest before slicing.
Notes
- Optional: Add root vegetables like turnips or parsnips for variety.
- A splash of red wine can enhance the flavor.
- For thicker gravy, blend some cooked vegetables with the juices and thicken with cornstarch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
