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Close-up of a slow cooker pot roast with tender shredded beef, carrots, and potatoes in a rich gravy.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A simple and comforting pot roast recipe perfect for a Sunday dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 lb Beef chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1/2 cup Red wine optional
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 4 medium Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 medium Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 stalks Celery, cut into 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.
  3. Place the seared roast in the slow cooker.
  4. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits.
  5. Pour the broth mixture over the roast in the slow cooker. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery around the roast.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is tender.
  8. Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. Let the roast rest for 30 minutes before shredding or slicing.
  9. If desired, thicken the cooking liquid by making a slurry with cornstarch and water, then simmering it on the stovetop.
  10. Serve the pot roast with vegetables and gravy.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the slow cooker. You can also add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips.

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