5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker Fast & Easy
Experience the joy of home-cooked comfort with this 5-star pot roast slow cooker recipe. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this dish features tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a savory broth that melds beautifully as it cooks. With minimal prep time, you can simply set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you go about your day. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this pot roast is sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- 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 bottom of your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the vegetables and add dried thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Place the seared roast on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Pour in beef broth around the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until fork-tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving and let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg