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Crock Pot Pot Roast
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker pot roast with tender vegetables and savory gravy, perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Main
- 3-4 pounds chuck roast, fat trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion yellow onion, cut into 1/2" slices
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 32 ounces beef stock
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 2-3" pieces
- 2 pounds baby gold potatoes, halved if large
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch, optional (for gravy)
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste fresh cracked pepper
- for garnish fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the roast with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides for 4-5 minutes each. Transfer to slow cooker.
- In the same pan, cook onions with salt and pepper for 4 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze with Worcestershire and a splash of beef stock, scraping up bits.
- Add the onion mixture, carrots, potatoes, remaining beef stock, herbs, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours until beef shreds easily.
- Optional: Strain cooking liquid into a saucepan, dissolve cornstarch in water, and stir into the liquid. Simmer until thickened to make gravy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish the roast with parsley, serve with gravy. Enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, sear the meat well and use fresh herbs if available.