Creamy and Tender Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

This slow cooker creamy pot roast is the ultimate comfort food. The meat turns out incredibly tender, and the creamy sauce adds a rich and flavorful twist. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can have a comforting meal on the table that will warm you from the inside out. Serve this pot roast with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned.
3. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
4. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
5. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6. Pour the mixture over the roast in the slow cooker.
7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is tender.
8. Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth.
10. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker, stirring well to combine with the cooking liquid.
11. Cover the slow cooker again and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
12. Shred the pot roast using two forks.
13. Serve the creamy pot roast over mashed potatoes or with steamed vegetables.
14. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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