Slow Cooker Pot Roast: A Comforting Classic
Experience the warmth and comfort of a slow-cooked pot roast, where tender beef chuck simmers with fresh vegetables in a savory broth. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, delivering rich flavors that will impress everyone at the table. With minimal prep time and an easy-going cooking process, you can set it and forget it, allowing the delicious aroma to fill your kitchen as it cooks!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing, peeling (if necessary), and chopping them into uniform pieces.
- Optional: Sear the beef chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides for enhanced flavor.
- In a slow cooker, place the seared roast and add the carrots, celery, onions, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and beef broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
- Once done cooking, allow the roast to rest before slicing and serve with the delicious vegetables and broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg