Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast recipe

Ingredients:

• 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3-4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2-3 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chuck roast and sear it on all sides until browned, about 3-5 minutes per side.
2. Remove the roast from the skillet and place it in the slow cooker.
3. In the same skillet, add the onions, garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the thyme, rosemary and sauté for 1 min.
5. Pour the beef broth in skillet , bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens.
6. Pour the mixture over the roast in the slow cooker.
7. Add the carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker.
8. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
9. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the roast is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Summary: This Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast is a comforting and easy meal made with beef chuck roast, potatoes, carrots, and onions. Slow cooked with the combination of garlic, thyme, rosemary and beef broth, the roast and vegetables become incredibly tender and flavorful. It’s the perfect dinner for a cozy night in.

Invite readers to share their photos and alternatives: If you try this recipe, please share a photo of your pot roast on social media and tag us! We’d love to see your take on this classic dish. Additionally, you can try adding other vegetables such as turnips, parsnips, or rutabaga to the slow cooker or serve it over creamy polenta or mashed potatoes instead of roasted vegetables. You can even thicken the sauce by adding a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of water before serving.