5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker
If you’re searching for a heartwarming meal that brings everyone together, this 5-star pot roast slow cooker recipe is your answer! Imagine returning home to the enticing aroma of tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and rich broth simmering away. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings where comfort food reigns supreme. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, you’ll have more time to enjoy with loved ones while indulging in every savory bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 gold potatoes, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a hot skillet with olive oil, sear the roast for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place sliced onions, carrots, and quartered potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, dried thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf.
- Carefully place the seared roast on top of the vegetables and pour beef broth around it.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving and let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg