Description
A classic comfort food, Slow Cooker Pot Roast offers warmth and satisfaction with its rich flavors and tender meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds chuck roast
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the roast: Take the chuck roast out of the packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Place in the slow cooker: Set the chuck roast in the center of the slow cooker.
- Add the vegetables: Place sliced carrots, chopped onion, cubed potatoes, and minced garlic around the roast.
- Combine liquids: Pour the beef broth over the roast and vegetables, then drizzle Worcestershire sauce on top.
- Season: Sprinkle dried thyme, salt, and pepper over everything.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 480 minutes (8 hours).
- Check the doneness: Verify the roast is fork-tender after 8 hours; if not, cook for an additional 30 minutes to an hour.
- Serve warm: Slice or shred the pot roast and serve with cooked vegetables.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider searing the chuck roast before cooking. Customize by adding varying vegetables or adjusting seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pot roast, slow cooker, comfort food, easy recipe, family dinner