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Pot Roast Slow Cooker Fast & Easy

Savor This Pot Roast Slow Cooker Fast & Easy Comfort Meal

This Pot Roast Slow Cooker Fast & Easy recipe is a tender, juicy feast perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast can substitute with brisket or bottom round
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil vegetable oil works too
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Onion use yellow or sweet onions for best results
  • 3 medium Carrots parsnips can be a lovely alternative
  • 4 medium Gold Potatoes red potatoes can work in a pinch
For Flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced cloves ensure even distribution
  • 4 cups Beef Broth consider homemade broth for an exquisite taste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce soy sauce can provide a different spin if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to personal taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to personal taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme rosemary can be a fragrant replacement for thyme
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
For Serving
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread or Mashed Potatoes

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the roast for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  3. Layer sliced onion, carrots, and quartered potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Transfer the seared roast on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf over the roast, then drizzle Worcestershire sauce across the meat.
  5. Pour beef broth around the roast and over the vegetables, ensuring everything is well-moistened.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  7. Remove bay leaf and let the pot roast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
  8. Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Searing the meat is recommended for enhanced flavor. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to ensure tenderness. Use quality beef broth for best results.

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