Slow Cooker Pot Roast

roast with potatoes and carrots on plate

Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a delicious and easy dinner that is loaded with flavor, juicy and tender beef, potatoes, and carrots. The perfect slow cooker recipe for any night of the week.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword pot roast recipe, slow cooker pot roast

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Servings

Calories 158kcal

Author Kelsey

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker
1 Slow Cooker Liner

Ingredients

1 3-4 pound chuck roast
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups beef stock
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 packet onion soup mix
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 medium white onion sliced
6-7 whole carrots peeled and diced
2 1/2 pounds potatoes quartered

Optional To Thicken Gravy

2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet on the stove or in your crockpot. My crockpot has a saute feature.
Take the salt and pepper and place all over the roast. You will want to do both sides. If you need add a bit more salt and pepper depending on the size of your roast.
Sear the roast on both sides till it creates a golden brown crust. Toss in the onions and let them saute a few minutes to soften.
Turn off the saute mode, or transfer pot roast and onions to the crockpot.
Add in the beef stock and onion soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to make sure mixed.
Add in potatoes and carrots that have been prepped. Cover and cook on low heat for 8-9 hours.
If you want to thicken the gravy, then about 20 minutes before serving add cold water and cornstarch in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
Pour in the slow cooker and stir, and it will thicken the gravy. Repeat as you need to make it as thick as you want.
Serve up the juicy and tender pot roast with veggies and enjoy.

Notes

Roast - I used a chuck roast but you are more than welcome to use any cut of roast you prefer. I just find chuck roasts work great.

Beef Stock - You can use bone broth or Better Than Bouillon instead of beef stock if you need.

Herbs and Spices - You can add in spices and herbs to add even more flavor to the roast if you would like.

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