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A hearty slow cooker pot roast served with tender potatoes and carrots in rich gravy.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A simple and comforting pot roast recipe made in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 lb Beef chuck roast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 sprig Fresh rosemary
  • 2 Bay leaves
For the Vegetables
  • 1.5 lb Potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 lb Carrots cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 stalk Celery cut into 1-inch chunks

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add this mixture to the slow cooker.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Pour this mixture over the roast in the slow cooker.
  5. Add the rosemary sprig and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is tender.
  7. Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker during the last 2-3 hours of cooking.
  8. Once cooked, remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. Discard the rosemary sprig and bay leaves. Let the roast rest for 15 minutes before shredding or slicing.
  9. You can thicken the cooking liquid for gravy if desired by whisking in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water) and heating it on the stovetop.
  10. Serve the pot roast with the vegetables and gravy.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of red wine to the liquid mixture. Ensure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate all ingredients.

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