Description
A comforting Slow Cooker Pot Roast filled with tender beef, rich broth, and hearty vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chuck roast (about 3–4 lbs)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 potatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the roast to your slow cooker and add chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes around it.
- Add minced garlic and fresh herbs on top.
- Pour in the beef broth and red wine, if using.
- Set the slow cooker to low for 7-8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.
- Add in any additional vegetables for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Taste the broth and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Allow the roast to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing for maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pot roast, slow cooker, beef, comfort food, family meal