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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A close-up of a plate filled with shredded slow cooker pot roast, tender carrots, and soft onions in a rich gravy.
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A tender and flavorful pot roast made in your slow cooker, perfect for a comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lb boneless chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening gravy)
  • 1/4 cup cold water (for thickening gravy)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned. This step is optional but enhances flavor.
  3. Place the sliced onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  4. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Pour this mixture over the roast.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the roast is fork-tender.
  7. Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. Keep warm.
  8. To make the gravy, strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan, discarding solids.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
  10. Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry until the gravy thickens.
  11. Season gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Slice the pot roast and serve with the vegetables and gravy.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead meal, prepare the pot roast up to the point of cooking. Cool completely, then refrigerate. Reheat gently in the slow cooker or oven.
  • Leftovers can be shredded and used in sandwiches or casseroles.
  • This recipe is a great option for meal planning.

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