Description
This Easy Crock Pot Pot Roast is the definition of comfort food—tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a savory broth, all slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. It’s a one-pot meal that tastes like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 onion, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
Season the roast generously with salt and pepper.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high and sear the roast on all sides until browned.
Place roast in the slow cooker. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then sprinkle thyme and rosemary over the top.
Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until meat is tender.
Slice and serve with vegetables and spoonfuls of the broth.
Notes
- Browning the roast adds rich flavor—don’t skip this step if you have time.
- Add celery or parsnips for more veggie variety
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American