Description
This Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Tender beef chuck roast is slow-cooked with savory vegetables and flavorful broth, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth dinner that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasonings
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, sliced or quartered
Liquids
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Season the beef: Generously sprinkle the beef chuck roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring all sides are coated to enhance the flavor of the meat during cooking.
- Prepare the vegetables: Place the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced or quartered potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker, forming a bed for the roast to sit on.
- Arrange the beef: Lay the seasoned beef chuck roast on top of the arranged vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Add liquids: Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce evenly over the beef and vegetables to provide moisture and develop rich flavor throughout the cooking process.
- Slow cook the roast: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the pot roast alongside the vegetables, using the flavorful cooking juices as a natural gravy.
Notes
- For an extra rich gravy, remove the beef and vegetables after cooking and thicken the remaining liquid with a cornstarch slurry on the stovetop.
- Feel free to add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips for additional flavor.
- Using a higher quality beef chuck roast can improve tenderness and flavor.
- For a slightly different flavor profile, add fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme before cooking.
