Crockpot Pot Roast: Tender, Flavorful Comfort Food

Crockpot Pot Roast: Tender, Flavorful Comfort Food

A hands-off slow-cooked pot roast featuring tender beef chuck, caramelized root vegetables, and savory herbs. This effortless American comfort dish delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.

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Course: crockpot

Cuisine: American Comfort Food

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 10 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 420kcal

Author: Samantha Jones

Ingredients

3-pound beef chuck roast
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 yellow onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp cornstarch (for gravy, optional)
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Pat the beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast until browned on all sides
Transfer the roast to the crockpot and add carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves
Pour beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste over the roast and vegetables
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the meat is fall-apart tender
If using cornstarch for gravy: whisk 2 tbsp cornstarch with 4 tbsp cold water and stir into the pot. Return to slow cooker for 30 minutes

Notes

Fresh herbs can be used in place of dried
For halal compliance, verify the Worcestershire sauce brand is alcohol-free
Skim fat from the top of the gravy before serving if desired
Thickening without cornstarch: Simmer remaining juices on the stovetop and reduce

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