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How to Cook Pot Roast in Slow Cooker

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Learn how to cook pot roast in slow cooker that’s tender, juicy, and full of flavor. An easy comfort food recipe that melts in your mouth!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beef pot roast, beef roast recipe, comfort food, easy beef recipes, easy dinner, family dinner, freezing pot roast, how to store pot roast, one pot meal, pot roast, pot roast leftovers, slow cooker meals, slow cooker recipe, Sunday dinner
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 450

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Slow cooker (4-6 quart)
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Fork
  • Paper towels
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving spoon
  • Airtight containers or freezer bags
  • Storage containers

Ingredients

  • 1 beef chuck roast 3-4 lbs
  • 2 onions chunked
  • 4-5 carrots chunked
  • 4-5 potatoes chunked
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • 1. Brown roast in hot oil on both sides (3-4 minutes each). Season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Put onions, carrots, potatoes, and garlic in slow cooker. Add beef broth.
  • 3. Mix in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • 4. Place roast in the middle. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • 5. Check meat with fork - it should shred easy. Cook longer if needed.
  • 6. Remove bay leaf. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • 7. Serve in bowls with meat, vegetables, and broth.