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Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables

Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables
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This Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables is a warm, comforting, and effortlessly delicious meal. Featuring tender, juicy beef chuck roast cooked low and slow alongside hearty vegetables like carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and garlic, it delivers rich, savory flavors in one pot—perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or weekend family meals.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 4 large carrots, chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes, chopped
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Sear the Meat: Pat the beef chuck roast dry and season it generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until evenly browned, locking in rich beef flavors and enhancing the overall taste and texture.
  2. Layer the Vegetables in the Slow Cooker: Place chopped carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and whole garlic cloves in the bottom of the slow cooker. This vegetable bed creates a flavorful base and promotes even cooking by soaking up the roast’s juices.
  3. Add the Roast and Liquids: Set the seared beef roast on top of the vegetables. Pour beef broth over the roast, spoon in the tomato paste, and sprinkle fresh thyme and rosemary evenly over the top—these add savory and aromatic notes to the dish.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours. The slow, gentle heat breaks down connective tissues in the meat and softens the vegetables to perfection.
  5. Rest and Serve: Once the cooking time is complete, let the pot roast rest in the slow cooker for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender, juicy slices or shredded meat. Serve warm with the vegetables and broth spooned alongside or over the top.

Notes

  • Start with a good sear for deeper flavor and better texture.
  • Season meat and veggies well at the start for an even flavor profile.
  • Cut vegetables into uniform pieces for consistent cooking.
  • Use fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary instead of dried for brighter taste.
  • Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat and timing.
  • Ensure the broth partially covers the roast without fully submerging it.

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