Perfect Slow Cooker Pot Roast for Cozy Weeknights
This 5-star pot roast slow cooker recipe is pure comfort food made easy. Tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth come together with minimal prep and big flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 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
1. Season roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
2. In a hot skillet, sear roast for 2–3 minutes per side.
3. Place onion, carrots, and potatoes into the slow cooker.
4. Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Place seared roast on top of vegetables.
6. Pour in beef broth around the sides.
7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
8. Remove bay leaf before serving. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Optional: Deglaze skillet with beef broth or red wine after searing and pour into slow cooker for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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