Name: Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 to 5 pounds chuck roast, well marbled (Always choose chuck roast as it’s ideal for slow cooking.); 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, for searing; 1 large onion, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 4 large carrots, cut into big chunks (Cut thick enough to hold up during long cooking.); 1 to 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved (Use baby gold potatoes for a creamy texture.); 2 cups beef broth or stock; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato paste (Optional for depth.); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (Or use a few fresh sprigs.); 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (Optional, for brightness.); 2 tablespoons cornstarch (For gravy.); 2 tablespoons water (For thickening the gravy.)

Description

This Crock Pot Chuck Roast recipe makes a tender, juicy roast with rich flavors, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

3 to 5 pounds chuck roast, well marbled (Always choose chuck roast as it’s ideal for slow cooking.)
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, for searing
1 large onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, smashed
4 large carrots, cut into big chunks (Cut thick enough to hold up during long cooking.)
1 to 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved (Use baby gold potatoes for a creamy texture.)
2 cups beef broth or stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste (Optional for depth.)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (Or use a few fresh sprigs.)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (Optional, for brightness.)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (For gravy.)
2 tablespoons water (For thickening the gravy.)

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Instructions

Preparation

Pat the roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Sear the roast in a hot skillet with oil until browned on both sides.
Layer onions, carrots, and potatoes in the slow cooker.
Put the roast on top of the vegetables.
Deglaze the skillet with a splash of broth, scraping the flavorful bits into the slow cooker.
Stir the broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, herbs, and balsamic vinegar, then pour over the roast.
Cover and cook on low until fork-tender.

Gravy Preparation

Once cooked, lift the roast and veggies to a platter.
Whisk cornstarch with water, stir into the cooking liquid, and simmer on high in the slow cooker for 10 to 15 minutes until thick.

Notes

Rest the roast for 10 minutes before shredding. To avoid a dry roast, always use chuck roast, ensure sufficient liquid, and keep the lid closed during cooking. Searing builds deep, savory flavor. For best texture, place veggies underneath the meat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American