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5-Star Pot Roast in a Slow Cooker

A classic and easy slow-cooked pot roast that’s tender and full of flavor.

  • Total Time: 495 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Season the roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. In a hot skillet, sear the roast for 2–3 minutes on each side until it’s browned.
  3. Place the sliced onion, carrot chunks, and quartered potatoes into the slow cooker.
  4. Add minced garlic, dried thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce on top of the vegetables.
  5. Put the seared roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  6. Pour the beef broth around the sides of the roast.
  7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 480 minutes or on high for 240-300 minutes.
  8. Before serving, remove the bay leaf and let the pot roast rest for 10 minutes. Then slice it for serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the roast overnight with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. You can add other vegetables like celery or turnips for variety.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: pot roast, slow cooker, beef, comfort food