How to Make 5-Star Pot Roast Fast & Easy for a Cozy Dinner
Learn how to make a delicious 5-star pot roast in your slow cooker quickly and easily!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the beef roast on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
- Add beef broth, onions, carrots, potatoes, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the meat and serve with the vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine to the broth.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pot roast, slow cooker, easy dinner