5-Star Pot Roast Slow Cooker
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this 5-star pot roast slow cooker recipe that combines tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth—all with minimal effort. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is designed to impress without the stress of complicated cooking methods. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing you to enjoy big flavors while keeping your kitchen hassle-free. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night at home, this pot roast recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 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 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a hot skillet, heat olive oil and sear the roast for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place sliced onion, chunked carrots, and quartered potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf to the vegetables. Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over the top.
- Carefully place the seared roast on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Pour beef broth around the sides of the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving; let roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg