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Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe 5 Easy Steps for Tender Juicy Dinner

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A foolproof slow cooker pot roast recipe that delivers tender, juicy, and flavor-packed beef with minimal prep time, perfect for Sunday dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds chuck roast
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables by peeling and chopping the carrots, celery, and quartering the onion. Set aside.
  2. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the roast for 4-5 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
  4. Remove the roast from the skillet. Add minced garlic to the hot skillet and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in ½ cup beef broth and 2 tablespoons tomato paste, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for a minute.
  5. Pour the garlic and broth mixture into the slow cooker. Layer the chopped vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seared roast on top.
  6. Sprinkle dried thyme and rosemary over the roast. Pour the remaining 1½ cups beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over everything.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until the roast is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Notes

Always brown the meat first to add flavor and color. Don’t skip deglazing the skillet to capture all the browned bits for a richer sauce. Cook low and slow for tender meat. Cut vegetables into medium chunks to avoid mushiness or undercooking. Salt the broth to taste for a balanced sauce. Variations include swapping some broth for red wine or adding pepperoncini and ranch seasoning for a Mississippi-style twist.

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