Description
Crockpot Pot Roast is a classic, comforting meal featuring tender slow-cooked beef chuck roast with hearty potatoes, carrots, and savory herbs. This rich and flavorful one-pot dinner is perfect for cozy family meals and requires minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into large pieces
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Place the chopped onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Set the seared roast on top of the onions.
- Arrange the carrots and potatoes around the roast.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Sprinkle thyme and rosemary over the top and add the bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- Remove the bay leaf, slice or shred the beef, and spoon some of the cooking juices over the top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Searing the roast enhances flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- Add celery or parsnips for additional depth of flavor.
- For thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with water and stir into the cooking liquid during the last 30 minutes.
- A splash of red wine can be added with the broth for richer flavor.
- Store leftovers with cooking juices for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze with cooking liquid for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
