5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker
This 5-star pot roast slow cooker recipe is the epitome of comfort food, combining tender beef with fresh vegetables and a rich broth. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish requires minimal prep time and allows you to enjoy quality moments with loved ones while it cooks. With a delightful blend of flavors and a satisfying texture, this pot roast is sure to impress everyone at your table. Plus, it’s a healthy choice that doesn’t skimp on taste, making it an ideal option for wholesome family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the roast in olive oil for about 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place sliced onions, carrot chunks, and quartered potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the vegetables and add dried thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
- Pour beef broth around the roast without washing away seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving; let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg