Crockpot Pot Roast Easy Amazing Comfort Recipe
Enjoy this easy and amazing Crockpot Pot Roast recipe, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1.5 lb Yukon gold potatoes whole
- 4 carrots cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with broth (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil and sear roast on all sides until browned.
- Transfer roast to slow cooker.
- Cook onions in same pan then add garlic.
- Place onion and garlic mixture over roast.
- Deglaze pan with broth Worcestershire and herbs scraping browned bits.
- Pour liquid over roast.
- Arrange potatoes and carrots on top and season lightly.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
- Remove roast and vegetables then shred beef.
- Simmer liquid with cornstarch slurry if making gravy.
- Serve with parsley garnish.
Notes
Searing the meat adds deeper flavor and better texture. Use Yukon gold potatoes to prevent mushy texture. Cut carrots thick so they hold shape. Cook on low for best tenderness. Add extra broth if gravy becomes too thick. Fresh herbs give better flavor than dried.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g
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