Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Potatoes & Carrots
Ingredients
- 1.5–2 kg (3–4 lb) beef chuck roast
- 4–5 potatoes, cut into large chunks
- 4 carrots, cut into thick pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Season the beef generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and sear the beef on all sides until nicely browned.
- Place the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Put the seared beef roast on top of the vegetables.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Remove the roast and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the tender beef with the potatoes, carrots, and flavorful gravy.
Optional: Thicken the Gravy
Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir it into the hot gravy and let it cook for a few minutes until thickened.
Enjoy your tender, juicy slow-cooked pot roast! 🥩🥔🥕