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5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 495 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A delightful pot roast recipe made in a slow cooker, featuring tender meat and hearty vegetables for a comforting meal.


Ingredients

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  • 34 lb chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 carrots, cut into chunks
  • 4 gold potatoes, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Season the roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Sear the roast in a skillet with olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. Prepare the vegetables by placing onion, carrots, and potatoes in the slow cooker.
  4. Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf over the vegetables.
  5. Combine by placing the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
  6. Pour the beef broth around the sides of the roast.
  7. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
  8. Serve after letting it rest for 10 minutes and removing the bay leaf.

Notes

For best results, choose a well-marbled chuck roast for tenderness. Allow the meat to rest before slicing.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg