Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this tender pot roast recipe that melts in your mouth. Slow-cooked to perfection, this hearty dish combines juicy chuck roast, vibrant vegetables, and a rich blend of seasonings. As it simmers in your crock pot, the savory aromas will fill your home, creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, this pot roast is sure to become a cherished favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced into wedges
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop carrots and potatoes into chunky pieces; slice onion into wedges.
- Sear the Roast: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Layer It Up: Place the seared roast at the bottom of your crock pot. Add carrots, potatoes, and onion wedges around it. Sprinkle minced garlic and thyme on top.
- Add Broth: Pour beef broth over the ingredients until it covers about half of the meat and veggies.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Serve & Enjoy: Remove the roast from the crock pot, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing, and serve with vegetables drizzled in savory broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg