Pot Roast Slow Cooker Fast & Easy: Your Ultimate Comfort Meal

Experience the warmth of family favorites with this Pot Roast Slow Cooker Fast & Easy recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Resting Time 10

Total Time 8 25

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Roast

3 pounds Chuck Roast A tender cut that ensures juicy flavor.
1 tablespoon Olive Oil Used for searing the roast.

For the Vegetables

1 large Onion Sliced.
4 medium Carrots Sliced.
2 pounds Gold Potatoes Quartered.

For Flavoring

4 cloves Garlic Minced.
4 cups Beef Broth Or substitute with red wine.
2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Optional but recommended.
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 leaf Bay Leaf

Equipment

Slow Cooker
Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Layer sliced onions, carrots, and quartered potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Sprinkle minced garlic, thyme, and a bay leaf over the vegetables.
Carefully transfer the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
In a bowl, whisk together beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then pour around the roast.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
Once done, remove the bay leaf and let the roast rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, season the roast the night before. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.

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