Cozy Slow Cooker Pot Roast (Printable Version)

Hearty, slow-cooked beef with carrots and potatoes for ultimate comfort and flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
02 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
03 - 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch chunks
04 - 1 large yellow onion, quartered
05 - 3 cloves garlic, smashed

→ Liquids and Seasonings

06 - 2 cups beef broth
07 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Arrange carrots, potatoes, and onion evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
03 - Place the seasoned roast on top of the arranged vegetables.
04 - Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce evenly over the roast. Scatter smashed garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme around and on top of the meat.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 9 hours, until the roast is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready to cook and forget until dinnertime
  • Fills your home with comforting aromas
  • Family friendly and perfect for leftovers
  • Uses simple ingredients easily found at any grocery store
02 -
  • High in protein and comfort factor
  • Excellent as a make ahead dinner for busy weeks
  • Great way to use up seasonal root vegetables
03 -
  • Brown the roast in a hot skillet before slow cooking for even more flavor
  • Let the meat rest covered for at least ten minutes after cooking for juicier slices
  • Always taste and adjust the salt before serving since flavors evolve during the long simmer
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