Savory Slow-Cooked Pot Roast Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this savory pot roast recipe, cooked to perfection in a crock pot. With tender, juicy meat infused with aromatic herbs and vegetables, this dish is designed to bring warmth and satisfaction to your family gatherings. Set it and forget it for an easy meal that fills your home with mouthwatering aromas—perfect for any chilly day or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 medium yellow onions, quartered
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by washing and chopping them into uniform pieces.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chuck roast in oil until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Place the seared roast in the crock pot and add the carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour in the beef broth until it nearly covers the ingredients.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or high heat for 4-6 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the meat gently with two forks and serve hot with pan juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg