Pot Roast in Slow Cooker

This Pot Roast in Slow Cooker is easy and delicious. Season a chuck roast, put it in the slow cooker with vegetables and broth, and let it cook. After a few hours, the beef will be tender and full of flavor. It’s a simple, cozy meal everyone will enjoy.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5-10 hours (with heat setting)

Ingredients

• Chuck roast
  • Quantity: 2 lb

  • Notes: Use well-marbled chuck roast for tender results.

• Onion, sliced
  • Quantity: 1

  • Notes: Adds flavor to the roast and broth.

• Carrots, cut into chunks
  • Quantity: 3

  • Notes: Large chunks hold shape during slow cooking.

• Celery, sliced in pieces
  • Quantity: 3 stalks

  • Notes: Adds aroma and savory flavor.

• Potatoes (Optional) cut into pieces
  • Quantity: 4-5

  • Notes: Use firm potatoes for better texture.

• Beef broth
  • Quantity: 1 cup

  • Notes: Creates the cooking liquid.

• Chopped tomatoes (optional)
  • Quantity: 1 can (10-15 oz)

  • Notes: Adds slight acidity and flavor.

• Garlic powder
  • Quantity: 1 tsp

  • Notes: Used for seasoning the roast.

• Onion powder
  • Quantity: 1 tsp

  • Notes: Enhances savory taste.

• Salt (or to taste)
  • Quantity: 1 tsp

  • Notes: Adjust seasoning if needed.

• Black pepper
  • Quantity: 1/2 tsp

  • Notes: Adds mild heat.

• Bay leaves
  • Quantity: 2

  • Notes: Adds depth to the broth.

Instructions

1. Season the roast using the following ingredients; garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

2. (Optional) Brown the roast in 3-4 minutes in a hot skillet on each side and place in a slow cooker.

3. Stir in the cut onion, carrots, celery (although optional, add in potatoes) around and on top of the roast in the slow cooker.

4. Add the beef broth and diced tomatoes (when it is available). Tuck in the bay leaves.

5. On Low cook 8-10 hours or on High cook 5-6 hours until the meat is fork-tender.

6. Once it’s cooked, remove the roast and vegetables. Let the roast sit for a few minutes before slicing or shredding.
7. (Optional) To prepare gravy with the cooking liquid strain the liquid into a saucepan, add a little flour or cornstarch and simmer until it is thickened.
   

Notes

• Browning the roast is optional but improves flavor.

• Cooking on low gives more tender meat.

• Bay leaves should be removed before serving.

• The cooking liquid can be used for gravy.

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