Slow Cooker Classic Pot Roast: Easy, Juicy Comfort Food Recipe
A comforting slow cooker pot roast recipe that is easy to make and extremely flavorful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
- Add the broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the roast and vegetables, let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, sear the meat before cooking.
- Leftovers can be used in sandwiches or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Classic Pot Roast, comfort food, easy recipe