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Perfect Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A classic hearty slow cooker pot roast made simple and delicious with basic ingredients, perfect for a comforting family meal.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3 lb chuck roast
  • 1 medium yellow onion peeled, halved and cut into thick slices
  • 5 cloves garlic minced (about 1.5 Tbsp)
  • 1.25 cups beef broth
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary minced
  • 2.5 lbs small yukon gold potatoes left whole
  • 5 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2.5 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with beef broth 2.5 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 Tbsp beef broth, optional for thickening gravy
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Dab roast dry with paper towels, season all over with salt and pepper.
  • Sear roast in pot until browned on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer roast to slow cooker.
  • Add remaining 0.5 Tbsp olive oil to pot. Add onion and sauté 2 minutes, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds longer. Pour onion mixture over roast in slow cooker.
  • Return pot to heat, pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary; cook about 15 seconds, scraping up browned bits from pot bottom. Remove from heat.
  • Layer potatoes and carrots over onion mixture in slow cooker. Pour beef broth evenly over top. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover slow cooker and cook on low heat until roast and vegetables are tender, about 8 to 9 hours.
  • Remove roast and vegetables from slow cooker. Shred the roast, discarding fat, and cut potatoes if desired.
  • To thicken the broth into gravy, strain liquid from slow cooker into a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat. Whisk cornstarch with 3 Tbsp beef broth, then stir into saucepan. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly for 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Plate the roast and vegetables, pour gravy over the top, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Notes

This classic slow cooker pot roast is a comforting, hearty meal that’s perfect for any day when you want easy, flavorful food ready when you get home.