Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of a classic Pot Roast, slow-cooked to perfection in a Crock Pot. This recipe yields tender beef chuck roast, infused with rich flavors from fresh vegetables and savory broth. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, it’s the ideal dish for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Let the aroma fill your kitchen as you savor every bite of this hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 1.5 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop carrots and potatoes; coarsely chop onion; mince garlic.
- Rub chuck roast with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear all sides of the roast until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Place onions at the bottom followed by carrots and potatoes. Nestle seasoned roast on top.
- Pour beef broth around the roast and sprinkle minced garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg