Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

 

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

This slow-cooker pot roast is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. It’s a perfect comfort meal that cooks low and slow for a rich, hearty dish.

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, cut into chunks
• 3 potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions:

1. Season & Sear the Meat:

   • Rub the roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Sear the roast for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.

2. Prepare the Slow Cooker:

   • Place the chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
   • Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.

3. Add the Liquid & Herbs:

   • Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
   • Sprinkle in the thyme and rosemary, then add the bay leaf.

4. Cook Low & Slow:

   • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

5. Serve & Enjoy:

   • Remove the bay leaf and shred the beef.
   • Serve the roast with the vegetables and drizzle some of the broth over the top.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine to the broth.
• If you want a thicker gravy, remove 1 cup of broth, mix with 1 tbsp cornstarch, and stir back into the slow cooker.

Would you like a variation, like a Moroccan-style pot roast with different spices?