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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A slow cooker friendly version of a classic pot roast.
 Michigan Fitness Foundation
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Dishes
World Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • One (2½-3 pound) beef chuck roast
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 6-7 garlic cloves, minced
  • 24 ounces baby yellow potatoes
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth

Optional Gravy

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear roast for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
  • Place sliced onions in bottom of slow cooker. Set the roast on top of onions.
  • Season roast with salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic.
  • Arrange the potatoes and carrots around roast in slow cooker. Pour broth over vegetables.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until roast is tender.
  • Transfer roast to serving platter and shred or slice as desired.
  • Serve with the onions, potatoes, carrots, and cooking juices.

Optional Gravy

  • Carefully transfer about 1½ cups of cooking juices to a small saucepan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth.
  • Bring the cooking juices to a gentle simmer. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring often.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Serve over the pot roast and vegetables.

Notes

Prep Tip

  • Use 1 pound of baby carrots in place of full-sized carrots. 

Change it Up!

  • Use leftover pot roast in sandwiches, wraps, or grain bowls the next day. After a night in the refrigerator, the flavors become even better. 
Seasonal Comfort Food, One Pot Meals, Slow Cooker