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Pot Roast Slow Cooker

A tender and flavorful pot roast cooked slowly in a rich broth, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Add the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic around the roast in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Pour over the roast and vegetables.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
Serving
  1. Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. Let the roast rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve warm with the cooking juices drizzled over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme before serving.

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