Description
Delve into the comforting delight of a 5-star pot roast slow cooker recipe that guarantees tender, flavorful beef and perfectly cooked vegetables with minimal effort. This dish is perfect for busy families or anyone looking to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic, transforming simple ingredients into a hearty meal. The rich broth seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and herbs envelops the meat, ensuring every bite is packed with savory goodness. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this pot roast will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a hot skillet with olive oil, sear the roast for about 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place sliced onion, carrot chunks, and quartered potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf on top of vegetables; pour Worcestershire sauce over.
- Carefully place the seared roast on top of the vegetables and pour in beef broth around it.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Before serving, remove the bay leaf and let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg