Description
Savory Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a comforting classic, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This dish features succulent chuck roast slow-cooked with tender carrots, creamy potatoes, and sweet onions, all bathed in rich beef broth. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth meal that evokes nostalgia and warmth, making it an ideal centerpiece for any occasion. Get ready to impress your guests with this hearty pot roast that’s simple to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 5 lbs chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 2 large yellow onions, thickly sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, whole or minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Layer chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker; place the seared roast on top.
- Pour in beef broth and add garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; ensure liquid covers at least half of the meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
- Serve by pulling apart the roast and drizzling with juices from the pot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg