5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker
This 5-star pot roast slow cooker recipe is the epitome of comfort food, allowing you to enjoy a delicious, tender beef dish without spending hours in the kitchen. With its rich flavors and hearty vegetables, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. The slow cooking process melds the ingredients beautifully, resulting in a meal that’s not only satisfying but also incredibly simple to prepare. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a comforting dish to impress guests, this pot roast will surely become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low (or up to 5 hours on high)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 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
- Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the roast for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place sliced onion, carrots, and potatoes into the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce over the vegetables.
- Position the seared roast atop the veggies and pour beef broth around it.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving and let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg