5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker
If you’re craving a comforting and hearty meal, this 5-star pot roast slow cooker recipe is your go-to solution! Imagine walking into your home after a long day to the inviting aroma of tender beef simmering with fresh vegetables. This effortless recipe requires minimal prep time and lets your slow cooker do all the heavy lifting. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive family gatherings, you’ll love how easy it is to create a dish that satisfies everyone at the table. With rich flavors and a delicious broth, this pot roast is sure to become a cherished favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 gold potatoes, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear each side of the roast for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
- In your slow cooker, layer sliced onion, carrots, and quartered potatoes.
- Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over the vegetables.
- Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables and pour in the beef broth around the sides.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg