Description
A hearty and flavorful pot roast that cooks slowly in a crockpot, requiring only five minutes of prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs Chuck Roast
- 4 large Carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Potatoes, diced
- 1 Onion, quartered
- 2–3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary), optional
Instructions
- Layer the Vegetables: Start by placing the chopped carrots, potatoes, and quartered onion at the bottom of your crockpot.
- Prepare the Roast: Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the Roast: Gently lay the seasoned chuck roast on top of the vegetables in the crockpot.
- Combine Liquids: In a small bowl, mix together beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then pour this mixture over the roast.
- Cook the Pot Roast: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once done, let the roast rest before slicing and serve it warm with vegetables.
Notes
For best results, allow the roast to rest after cooking for juicier meat. Experiment with herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 480-600 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg