Slow-Cooked Pot Roast
Indulge in the heartwarming comfort of this slow-cooked pot roast, where tender beef chuck simmers with vibrant vegetables and savory herbs in a rich gravy. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. With minimal prep time, you can enjoy more moments with loved ones while your crock pot does all the work.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onions and carrots; peel and chop potatoes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides to lock in flavor.
- Place the seared roast in the crock pot with veggies, garlic, herbs, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Pour beef broth over the ingredients until just covered.
- Cover and set the crock pot to low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Remove roast, let it rest briefly, slice against the grain, and serve with gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg