5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this 5-star pot roast slow cooker recipe, designed for easy preparation and maximum flavor. This dish features tender beef chuck roast, vibrant vegetables, and a rich broth that melds together beautifully during the slow cooking process. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it requires minimal effort while delivering gourmet results. Simply sear your roast, layer it with fresh veggies in the slow cooker, and let it work its magic. In just a few hours, you’ll have a hearty meal that will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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.
- In a hot skillet, sear the roast for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place sliced onion, carrots, and potatoes into the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf over the vegetables; pour Worcestershire sauce on top.
- Set the seared roast atop the veggies and pour beef broth around it.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until tender.
- Let rest before slicing; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of the pot roast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg