5-Star Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe
This 5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker recipe is a comforting and hearty meal that transforms a simple chuck roast into a tender, flavorful dish with minimal effort. Slow-cooked to perfection with savory vegetables and rich seasonings, it’s perfect for an easy family dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (LOW) or 4-5 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes (LOW) or 4 hours 30 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
Vegetables
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 gold potatoes, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Seasonings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 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 Meat: Pat the chuck roast dry using paper towels and then season generously on all sides with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Sear the Roast: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the roast for 2–3 minutes on each side until it develops a rich brown crust, which locks in juices and adds depth to the flavor.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Base: Place the sliced onions, chopped carrots, and quartered potatoes into the bottom of a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker, creating a bed for the roast and infusing the dish with natural sweetness and aroma.
- Add Aromatics: Evenly sprinkle minced garlic, dried thyme, and the bay leaf over the vegetables to impart additional layers of savory flavor during cooking.
- Position the Roast: Carefully place the seared chuck roast on top of the vegetable layer to allow the roast juices to drip down and blend with the veggies while cooking.
- Pour the Liquid: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth and Worcestershire sauce until combined. Pour this mixture around the edges of the roast in the slow cooker, avoiding pouring it directly on top so the seasoning stays on the meat.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. The roast should become fork-tender, and the vegetables soft and flavorful.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, then let the roast rest for 10 minutes outside the cooker. After resting, slice or shred the meat as desired and serve it with the slow-cooked vegetables and juices.
Notes
- For best results, use a well-marbled chuck roast for tenderness and rich flavor.
- Searing the meat before slow cooking adds a deeper flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- You can substitute gold potatoes with Yukon or red potatoes if preferred.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use fresh thyme in place of dried thyme if available, using 1 tbsp fresh.
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