5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker
If you’re craving a hearty and comforting meal that’s both easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful, this 5-star pot roast slow cooker recipe is your answer. With tender beef simmered to perfection alongside vibrant vegetables in a rich broth, it’s the kind of dish that brings families together at the dinner table. The best part? This recipe requires minimal hands-on time, allowing you to enjoy delicious home-cooked comfort food without the fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, each bite is filled with warmth and satisfaction that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- 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 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the roast in a hot skillet for about 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
- Layer sliced onion, carrots, and potatoes in a slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf over the veggies.
- Place the seared roast on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Pour beef broth around the roast and cover.
- Cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until the meat is tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving and let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg