Description
This Crock Pot Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food—slow-cooked to tender perfection with rich flavors, hearty vegetables, and a delicious broth. Plus, you can make an easy homemade gravy to serve on top!
Ingredients
For the Pot Roast:
✅ 3 lb chuck roast
✅ 1 onion, sliced
✅ 4 cloves garlic, smashed
✅ 2 tbsp tomato paste
✅ 1 tbsp brown sugar
✅ 1 tsp Italian seasoning
✅ 1 tsp garlic powder
✅ 1 tsp onion powder
✅ ½ tsp chili powder
✅ 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
✅ 4 cups beef stock
✅ 3 large carrots, chopped
✅ 1 lb baby gold potatoes
✅ Fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves
✅ Salt and pepper, to taste
✅ Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Sear the Roast
- Season the chuck roast with salt & pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to the Crock Pot.
2️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics
- In the same pan, add:
- Sliced onions, garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Deglaze with Worcestershire sauce and a splash of beef stock.
3️⃣ Assemble & Cook
- Add the onion mixture to the Crock Pot.
- Place chopped carrots & baby potatoes around the roast.
- Pour in remaining beef stock.
- Add fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Cover & Cook:
- High: 5-6 hours
- Low: 8-10 hours
4️⃣ Shred & Serve
- Once done, the roast should be fall-apart tender.
- Remove the herbs & bay leaves.
- Shred the meat with two forks.
- Garnish with fresh parsley & serve warm.
Notes
1️⃣ Remove 2 cups of cooking liquid from the slow cooker.
2️⃣ In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter.
3️⃣ Whisk in 2 tbsp flour & cook for 1 minute.
4️⃣ Slowly add the reserved liquid, whisking constantly.
5️⃣ Simmer until thickened, then pour over the roast!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours (high) or 8-10 hours (low)
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
