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Pot Roast Slow Cooker

Savory Pot Roast Slow Cooker for Effortless Family Dinners

This Pot Roast Slow Cooker features tender beef and hearty vegetables, creating an effortless family dinner that's comforting and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast The ideal cut for pot roast
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Onion Chopped
  • 4 large Carrots Cut into large chunks
  • 4 medium Potatoes Quartered
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Can substitute with chicken broth or red wine
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Optional
For the Herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Other alternatives like rosemary can also work well
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Generously season the chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides, ensuring a flavorful base.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Sear each side of the roast for 2-3 minutes until browned.
  3. Chop the onions, carrots, and quarter the potatoes into large pieces. Arrange these vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Minced the garlic and sprinkle it over the vegetables along with thyme and a bay leaf.
  5. Lay the seared roast on top of the bed of vegetables in the slow cooker.
  6. Whisk together beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then pour this mixture around the roast.
  7. Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  8. Remove the bay leaf and let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Complement your pot roast with a side of mashed potatoes for those irresistible juices.

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