Description
A delightful and easy recipe for pot roast that guarantees a tender, flavorful meal using a slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 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 roast: Sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly on all sides of the chuck roast.
- Sear the roast: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the roast in the pan and sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Prepare the vegetables: In your slow cooker, add the sliced onion, carrot chunks, and quartered potatoes.
- Add aromatics: Sprinkle minced garlic, dried thyme, and the bay leaf over the vegetables, then drizzle Worcestershire sauce on top.
- Combine and cook: Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables and pour beef broth around the sides of the roast.
- Set it and forget it: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Final touches: Remove the bay leaf and allow the roast to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, allow the meat to rest before slicing and consider experimenting with spices to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American