5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker
If you’re seeking a comforting meal that’s both heartwarming and hassle-free, this 5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker recipe is your answer. In just a few simple steps, you can prepare tender beef cooked to perfection with hearty vegetables, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to make but also delivers rich flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Set it and forget it; you’ll come home to a delicious dinner waiting for you!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 gold potatoes, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Layer onions, carrots, and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Place the seared roast on top of the veggies and pour in beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving and let the roast rest for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg