Description
A simple and hearty pot roast recipe perfect for a cozy evening meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pound beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
- 1/4 cup cold water (for thickening, optional)
Instructions
- Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned. Remove roast from skillet and place in your slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the roast in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is tender.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water. Stir this mixture into the liquid remaining in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 15-20 minutes, or until thickened.
- Shred or slice the pot roast and serve with the vegetables and gravy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add potatoes along with the carrots and celery during the last 2-3 hours of cooking.
- Adjust herbs to your preference.
- Ensure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate the roast and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: slow cooker pot roast, beef roast, comfort food, easy dinner, hearty meal, family recipe