Slow Cooker Classic Pot Roast: A Juicy Family Favorite
An easy and delicious slow cooker pot roast recipe that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear it on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the roast to the slow cooker. Add the beef broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. Let the roast rest before slicing.
- Serve with the cooking liquid as gravy.
Notes
- For more flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Vegetables can be adjusted based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Classic Pot Roast