Description
This recipe for the Best Ever Pot Roast Crock Pot delivers a tender and flavorful meal with minimal effort. Slow cooking melds the ingredients, creating a hearty and comforting dish perfect for any family dinner. It’s easy to prepare, flexible with ingredients, and makes delicious leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 potatoes, quartered
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chuck 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, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place the chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Place the seared chuck roast on top of the vegetables in the crock pot.
- In a separate bowl, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Pour this mixture over the roast and vegetables.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Once done, remove the roast and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the vegetables and some of the broth.
Notes
- For perfect doneness, check the internal temperature to ensure it’s around 195°F (90°C) when fully cooked.
- If you prefer a richer taste, sauté the onions and garlic in the same skillet after searing the meat.
- A splash of red wine in the broth can add depth and complexity to the flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen pot roast overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: Unspecified
- Sodium: Unspecified
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: Unspecified
- Unsaturated Fat: Unspecified
- Trans Fat: Unspecified
- Carbohydrates: Unspecified
- Fiber: Unspecified
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: Unspecified