Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a classic comfort dish featuring tender chuck roast, flavorful vegetables, and a rich gravy. With the convenience of a crock pot, it's an effortless and satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Large Skillet
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 lbs Chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1-2 Onions, quartered
- 4 Garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 1/2 cup Dry red wine (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 Bay leaves
- 4 Large carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 lbs Baby yellow potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on both sides until browned. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
- Add the quartered onions to the skillet over medium heat and cook until browned. Reduce heat to low, add chopped garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Transfer onions and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Pour beef broth, wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, and bay leaves into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, add carrots and baby yellow potatoes to the slow cooker. Continue cooking on high for an additional 2-3 hours, until vegetables are tender.
- Remove chuck roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Loosely cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly whisk this mixture into the liquid in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for an additional 10 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
- Slice the chuck roast against the grain and serve with cooked vegetables and gravy.
Notes
This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a hearty and comforting meal that's perfect for busy days. The red wine adds depth to the flavor of the gravy, but it can be omitted if preferred. Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your taste.