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Slow-cooked classic pot roast with vegetables in a serving dish

Slow-Cooker Classic Pot Roast

A warm and easy slow-cooked pot roast that feeds the family with tender meat and rich broth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast Chuck roast is ideal for slow cooking.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Used for searing the roast.
  • 4 carrots, chopped
  • 4 potatoes, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
  5. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic around the roast in the slow cooker.
  6. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  7. Add thyme and rosemary on top.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until the meat is tender.
  2. Remove the roast and vegetables, slice the meat, and serve with the broth.

Notes

Sear the meat first for more flavor. Cut vegetables into even pieces so they cook evenly. Use low heat for the best tenderness. Save the cooking liquid and skim fat for a lighter sauce. Taste the broth at the end and add salt if needed.