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Cozy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe Easy Comfort Food with Carrots and Potatoes

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A tender and flavorful slow cooker pot roast with carrots and potatoes, perfect for cozy gatherings and easy weeknight dinners. This recipe features seared beef chuck roast slow-cooked with aromatic herbs and a rich broth.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 4 to 5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 to 4 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: peel and cut carrots into 2-inch chunks; wash and halve or quarter potatoes; slice onion into thick rings. Set aside.
  2. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the roast on each side for 3-4 minutes until a rich brown crust forms.
  4. Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared roast on top and tuck minced garlic around the roast.
  5. In a small bowl, mix beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce until combined. Pour over the roast. Add fresh thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
  6. Cover and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
  7. About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, nestle carrots and potatoes around the roast. Replace the lid and continue cooking until vegetables are tender but still hold their shape.
  8. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving.
  9. Let the roast rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding. Spoon the cooking juices over the meat and vegetables for extra flavor.

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking adds depth of flavor. Add vegetables 30 minutes before the end to prevent them from becoming mushy. To thicken the gravy, remove meat and veggies, then stir in a cornstarch slurry and cook on high until thickened. Remove bay leaves before serving. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free. Can substitute brisket for chuck roast.

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Keywords: slow cooker pot roast, beef pot roast, comfort food, carrots and potatoes, easy dinner, crockpot recipe

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