🥩 Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast 🥕🍲

Posted by BMA24

This Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a melt-in-your-mouth meal that’s incredibly simple to prepare. By slow-cooking a beef roast with vegetables and savory seasonings, you’ll have a hearty and comforting dinner waiting for you. The result is a tender, juicy roast that’s bursting with flavor.

📋 Ingredients:

  • 3-4 lb beef chuck roast 🥩
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 🛢️
  • Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
  • 1 onion, chopped 🧅
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks 🥕
  • 1 lb baby potatoes 🥔
  • 1 cup beef broth 🍲
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 🥄
  • 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix 🌿
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste 🍅
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
  • 2 bay leaves 🍃
  • Optional: fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Sear the Roast:

  1. Season the roast:
  • Generously season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
  1. Sear the meat:
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the roast and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until it’s browned. This step adds flavor and helps lock in the juices. Remove the roast and transfer it to the slow cooker.

2. Add the Vegetables and Broth:

  1. Prepare the slow cooker:
  • Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, carrots, and baby potatoes to the slow cooker, surrounding the roast.
  1. Mix the sauce:
  • In a bowl, combine the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dry onion soup mix, and tomato paste. Stir well, then pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  1. Add herbs:
  • Place the thyme sprigs (or dried thyme) and bay leaves on top.

3. Cook the Pot Roast:

  1. Slow cook:
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

4. Serve:

  1. Garnish:
  • Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs (if using fresh). For extra flavor and color, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
  1. Plate it:
  • Serve the Slow Cooker Pot Roast with the vegetables and a ladle of the flavorful broth. It pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or over a bed of mashed potatoes.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 8-9 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
⏱️ Total Time: Up to 9 hours
🍽️ Servings: 6-8 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 400-500 kcal per serving

This Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the perfect cozy meal. The long, slow cooking process ensures that the beef becomes tender and flavorful, while the vegetables soak up all the delicious juices. It’s a true comfort food classic! 🥩🥕🍲