Tender Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe Perfect for Dinner
This slow cooker pot roast recipe delivers fall-apart tender beef, perfectly cooked veggies, and a rich, flavorful broth—perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Beef Chuck Roast
- Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- Potatoes, Yukon gold or red, quartered
- Onions, yellow or white, peeled and quartered
- Garlic, fresh cloves, minced
- Beef Broth, low-sodium
- Red Wine (optional)
- Tomato Paste
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Bay Leaf
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Peel and chop the carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic. Set aside.
- Rub the beef chuck roast with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4–5 minutes per side.
- Place the carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the seared roast on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, red wine (if using), and tomato paste.
- Pour the broth mixture over the roast and veggies. Add a bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Check for tenderness; the roast is ready when it easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve the roast with the veggies and broth ladled over top.
Notes
[‘Searing the meat before slow cooking adds depth of flavor.’, ‘Use fresh herbs for elevated aroma and taste.’, ‘Layer veggies beneath the roast to soak up juices.’, ‘Cook on low for the most tender results.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: slow cooker, pot roast, beef recipe, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal