Name: Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lb beef chuck roast; 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 4 potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste

Tender, flavorful pot roast slow-cooked with a mix of hearty vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions. This comforting dish is perfect for a cozy dinner. The roast becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender while the vegetables absorb all the rich, savory flavors. Set it in the morning and let your slow cooker work its magic—ready for dinner with minimal effort.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

Brown the roast before slow cooking for extra flavor.
Use beef broth for a richer taste.
Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for an aromatic touch.

Yield: 6 servings

Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Veggies

A melt-in-your-mouth pot roast with tender vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection for a comforting family dinner.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Season the roast generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 5 minutes per side).
Transfer the roast to the slow cooker. Add carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic.
Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the meat is tender and falls apart.
Serve hot with the cooked vegetables.

Notes

You can substitute potatoes with parsnips or sweet potatoes for a different flavor.
If you want thicker gravy, remove some liquid and thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water).

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 2316Total Fat 144gSaturated Fat 58gTrans Fat 8gUnsaturated Fat 76gCholesterol 753mgSodium 946mgCarbohydrates 30gFiber 4gSugar 4gProtein 227g

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