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Pot Roast Slow Cooker

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pot Roast Slow Cooker Comfort Meal

This pot roast slow cooker recipe guarantees melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and effortless preparation, making it a perfect family dinner.
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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: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 lbs Chuck Roast Alternative cuts: brisket or bottom round
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing the beef
For the Veggies
  • 1 each Onion, sliced Adds sweetness and depth
  • 4 each Carrots, cut into chunks Provides natural sweetness
  • 4 each Gold Potatoes, quartered Absorbs all the delicious flavors
For the Flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Elevates broth's richness
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Cooking liquid base
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Adds tangy richness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor enhancement
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Brings aromatic note
  • 1 each Bay Leaf Infuses flavor during cooking

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Roast by patting the chuck roast dry and seasoning generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Sear the Beef in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  3. Layer the Vegetables in the slow cooker, starting with sliced onions, followed by carrots and potatoes.
  4. Add Aromatics by sprinkling minced garlic, dried thyme, and the bay leaf over the vegetables.
  5. Position the Roast on top of the vegetable bed in the slow cooker.
  6. Pour the Liquids, whisking together beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then gently pour around the roast.
  7. Set to Cook by covering the slow cooker and cooking on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  8. Finish and Serve by removing the bay leaf, letting the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Consider adding fresh herbs or a splash of red wine for enhanced flavor. Season the roast a night in advance for deeper flavor.

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