Description
A comforting and simple crock pot pot roast recipe featuring tender chuck roast, savory vegetables, and rich gravy.
Ingredients
- Chuck roast, 3 to 4 pounds
- Potatoes, 4 medium, cut into chunks
- Carrots, 4, sliced
- Onion, 1, quartered
- Garlic, 4 cloves, minced
- Beef broth, 2 cups
- Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional (for gravy), 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Begin by placing the chuck roast in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add the Vegetables: Layer the vegetables by adding the cut potatoes, sliced carrots, and quartered onions around the edges of the roast.
- Incorporate Flavor: Mince the garlic and sprinkle it over the ingredients.
- Pour in the Cooking Liquid: Carefully pour in the beef broth, ensuring it covers the vegetables.
- Season to Taste: Generously season with salt and pepper.
- Set the Temperature: Cover the slow cooker and set to cook on low for about 8-10 hours.
- Check for Doneness: The pot roast is done when it is fork-tender.
- Gravy Preparation (Optional): Remove the roast and vegetables for gravy preparation.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drape the gravy over the beautifully presented roast and vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider searing the chuck roast before slow cooking. The recipe does well with leftovers, and the flavors deepen over time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg