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Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables

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A comforting and easy slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring tender beef and flavorful vegetables, perfect for busy families and hearty meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into pieces
  • Optional: 1 cup pearl onions or mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion. Mince garlic. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels.
  2. Season the roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the roast for 4-5 minutes per side until deep golden crust forms.
  4. Spread sliced onions, carrots, potatoes, and celery evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Place the browned roast on top of the vegetables.
  6. Sprinkle minced garlic, dried thyme, and rosemary over the roast and vegetables.
  7. Mix beef broth with Worcestershire sauce and pour evenly over the roast and vegetables.
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours until roast is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  9. Check doneness with a fork; cook longer if needed.
  10. Transfer roast to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  11. Stir vegetables gently and spoon cooking juices over the top when serving.
  12. Optional: To thicken gravy, remove roast and veggies, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with cold water, stir into slow cooker liquid, and cook uncovered on HIGH for 15 minutes until thickened.

Notes

Brown the beef before slow cooking to lock in flavor. Use fresh herbs if possible for brighter flavor. Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid frequently to maintain heat. Rest the roast before slicing to keep it juicy. For gluten-free, verify Worcestershire sauce and broth labels. Optional gravy thickening with cornstarch.

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