Description
Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for busy weeknights. This hearty meal features a tender chuck roast slow-cooked with carrots and potatoes, resulting in a rich, flavorful experience that fills your home with savory aromas. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, you can savor every bite while enjoying quality moments with family or friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 lb chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), chopped
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, potatoes, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Season both sides of the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the roast for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the seared roast in the slow cooker with chopped vegetables. Pour in beef broth to cover the ingredients.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and thyme over everything. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Serve slices of pot roast alongside vegetables, drizzled with sauce from the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg