5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker
Experience the comfort of a 5-star pot roast right from your slow cooker. This easy, hearty dish combines tender beef with flavorful vegetables, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With just a few minutes of prep and minimal cleanup, this recipe delivers rich flavors that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices for a personal touch. Whether you’re serving it at dinner or preparing it for guests, this pot roast is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves six
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- 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 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a hot skillet, sear the roast for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
- Place sliced onion, carrot chunks, and quartered potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, dried thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce over the vegetables.
- Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
- Pour beef broth around the sides of the roast.
- 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 before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg