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Tender Pot Roast

A classic comfort food, Tender Pot Roast features hearty beef, flavorful vegetables, and rich gravy, making it perfect for family dinners.

  • Total Time: 510 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs arm roast (or chuck roast)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
  • 3 cups baby carrots
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 lbs Yukon gold or russet potatoes (peeled & cubed)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup milk (or more as needed)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

  1. Season the roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned.
  3. Place the roast in a slow cooker and add Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, sliced onion, and beef broth.
  4. Add the carrots and season with additional salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender.
  6. Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, pepper, and sour cream if desired.
  7. If making gravy, strain the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and thicken with a cornstarch slurry over medium heat.
  8. Serve the pot roast alongside mashed potatoes and spoon the gravy over the top.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the roast overnight with spices and Worcestershire sauce. Consider adding other vegetables like celery or parsnips for more variety.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: pot roast, comfort food, slow cooker, beef dinner, family recipe