5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker
If you’re craving a comforting meal that warms the heart and fills the belly, this 5-star pot roast slow cooker recipe is your answer! With minimal effort, tough cuts of beef transform into tender, juicy perfection as they simmer alongside flavorful vegetables in a rich broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish brings everyone together around the dinner table to share delicious stories and laughter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Low for 8 hours or High for 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- 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 over medium-high heat and sear the roast until browned on all sides.
- In the slow cooker, layer sliced onion, carrots, and potatoes.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce over the vegetables.
- Place the seared roast on top of 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; let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg