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Cozy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe with 5 Tender Vegetables Easy and Perfect

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A comforting slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring tender beef chuck roast and five hearty vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, well-marbled for tenderness
  • 5 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into large chunks
  • 4 medium red potatoes, quartered (can substitute Yukon gold potatoes)
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 large yellow onions, quartered (sweet onions can be used for milder flavor)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening gravy)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously on all sides with salt, pepper, dried thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until a deep brown crust forms.
  3. While searing, chop carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions into large, even chunks.
  4. Place a bed of carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic. Pour evenly over the roast and vegetables.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours until the roast is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  8. Optional: About 30 minutes before serving, remove the roast and vegetables and keep warm. Mix 2 tablespoons of flour with cold water to make a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker juices and cook on high for 20-30 minutes to thicken the gravy.
  9. Slice the roast against the grain and serve with the tender vegetables, spooning the thickened gravy over top.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking adds rich flavor. Cut vegetables into large, even chunks for even cooking. Resist opening the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat. For gluten-free gravy, omit flour or use cornstarch. Let the roast rest 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.

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