Description
A heartwarming Slow Cooker Pot Roast filled with tender beef, savory vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chuck roast
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 4 potatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces and season the meat with salt and pepper.
- Sear the roast: In a skillet, sear the chuck roast over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Layer in the slow cooker: Place vegetables in the cooker, top with the seared roast, and pour in the beef broth, adding herbs and garlic.
- Set the slow cooker: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Check for doneness: Ensure the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Serve with love: Spoon portions onto plates with gravy and veggies, and enjoy with bread or salad.
Notes
Feel free to swap chuck roast for brisket or a leaner cut, and use any vegetables you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 450 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: pot roast, slow cooker, comfort food, family dinner, beef stew