Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast (Printable version)

Savory beef chuck roast slow-cooked with tender vegetables and herbs for a comforting, hassle-free family meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 beef chuck roast (3-4 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
03 - 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
04 - 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
05 - 1 large yellow onion, sliced
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

07 - 2 cups beef broth (gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)

→ Spices & Herbs

09 - 2 tsp salt
10 - 1 tsp black pepper
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
13 - 2 bay leaves

→ Optional

14 - 2 tbsp tomato paste

# Directions:

01 - Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.
03 - Place carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion around and under the roast in the slow cooker.
04 - Whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste if using, thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Pour over the beef and vegetables. Add bay leaves to the liquid.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 8 hours, or until beef shreds easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
06 - Discard bay leaves. Shred the beef using two forks. Serve hot with vegetables and cooking juices.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The house smells incredible all day long, which is honestly half the reason I make it so often
  • It is the ultimate set it and forget it meal, giving you back hours of your day
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better, making Monday nights feel special
02 -
  • Searing might seem like an extra step, but those browned bits are where the deep, caramelized flavor comes from
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking, as every peek adds twenty minutes to the cooking time
  • The roast is done when it literally falls apart with zero resistance from a fork
03 -
  • Pat the beef extremely dry before searing for the best browning, moisture is the enemy of a good crust
  • Use a six quart slow cooker or larger so everything fits without overcrowding, which can lead to uneven cooking

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