Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe for Perfect Cozy Dinners
This slow cooker pot roast recipe is a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and a rich gravy. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
- Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks or baby carrots
- Yukon Gold or red potatoes, quartered
- Celery, chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, sliced or diced
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon each dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for searing
- Cornstarch (optional, for thickening the gravy)
Instructions
- Rub the roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Layer the carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion in the slow cooker.
- Place the seared beef on top of the vegetables.
- Combine beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Pour over the roast and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Optional: Remove some liquid and whisk in cornstarch, then return to the slow cooker for 15 minutes to thicken.
- Slice or shred the beef, serve with vegetables, and drizzle with gravy.
Notes
Searing the beef adds flavor but can be skipped if short on time. Check the vegetables during the last hour of cooking to ensure they’re tender but not overdone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350400
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 25
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