Description
Savory Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food that fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. This dish features a tender chuck roast, slow-cooked with root vegetables and delicious herbs, resulting in a rich gravy that enhances every bite. Perfect for family dinners or cozy weekends, this recipe is straightforward and guarantees satisfaction. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or alongside crusty bread for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 2 large yellow onions, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Sear the roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- In the slow cooker, layer the onions at the bottom, followed by the seared roast, carrots, and potatoes.
- Pour in beef broth to cover half of the roast; sprinkle garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Serve slices of pot roast with vegetables and drizzle with gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg