Pot Roast Slow Cooker Fast & Easy Recipe
A classic, comforting pot roast recipe cooked low and slow in a slow cooker, featuring tender chuck roast, hearty vegetables, and rich beef broth infused with savory herbs and Worcestershire sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- 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 roast: Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously on all sides with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Sear the meat: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast for 2–3 minutes per side until it develops a golden-brown crust, locking in juices and improving depth of flavor.
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place sliced onions, chunked carrots, and quartered potatoes at the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker to create a flavorful vegetable bed for the roast.
- Add aromatics: Sprinkle the minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf evenly over the vegetables for fragrant seasoning during cooking.
- Place the roast: Carefully position the seared roast on top of the vegetable layer to ensure even cooking and flavor melding.
- Mix and add liquids: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture around the sides of the roast rather than directly on top to keep the seasoning intact and evenly moisten ingredients.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not falling apart.
- Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes to redistribute juices, then slice or shred the meat before serving to enjoy a tender and flavorful pot roast meal.
Notes
- For even better flavor, searing the roast is highly recommended but can be skipped if short on time.
- Adjust the seasoning at the end if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Pair with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
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