Description
Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the epitome of comfort food, delivering tender, juicy beef simmered in a rich broth with sweet carrots and hearty potatoes. This dish fills your home with irresistible aromas, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, you can savor a delicious meal that evokes nostalgia and warmth. Let’s dive into this delightful recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 medium Yukon gold or red potatoes, chopped into large pieces
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a hot skillet with oil, sear the roast on all sides until browned (about three minutes each side).
- While the meat is searing, chop the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Layer the chopped vegetables in the slow cooker; place the seared roast on top and sprinkle with thyme. Pour in enough beef broth to cover everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Serve hot, drizzled with broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg