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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Savory Slow Cooker Pot Roast That Melts in Your Mouth

This Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe promises a tender, flavorful meal that melts in your mouth, making it a household staple.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course One-Pot Meals
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • sauté pan

Ingredients
  

For the Roast

  • 3 to 4 pounds beef roast Choose a cut like chuck for maximum tenderness.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil This adds richness and helps achieve a nice sear.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Veggies

  • 1 onion sliced
  • 4 carrots cut into chunks
  • 4 potatoes cut into chunks

For the Flavor

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

For the Broth

  • 4 cups beef stock look for low-sodium options
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs rosemary

For Thickeners

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

For Garnish

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan and sear the seasoned roast for 4–5 minutes on each side.
  • Sauté onion in the pan, then add garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, and spices, cooking for another minute.
  • Deglaze the pan with beef stock and transfer the mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Add carrots and potatoes around the roast, pour in remaining stock, and add herbs and bay leaves.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • Strain cooking liquid for gravy, simmer it, and create a thickening slurry with cornstarch and water.
  • Whisk the slurry into the simmering cooking liquid until thickened, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  • Slice or shred the roast, serve with veggies, gravy, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Searing the roast and properly seasoning at every stage enhances the flavors significantly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef, comfort food, easy recipes, family meals, Slow Cooker Pot Roast, Slow-Cooked
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