Delicious and Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Flavorful Extras

This recipe for slow cooker pot roast is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, with juicy and tender beef, perfectly roasted vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes. It's a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

1. Place the beef roast in the slow cooker and surround it with the sliced onions, carrots, and celery.
2. In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
4. During the last hour of cooking, add the halved potatoes to the slow cooker and let them cook until tender.
5. In a separate pot, boil water and cook the frozen peas according to package instructions.
6. Once the beef and potatoes are cooked, remove them from the slow cooker and set aside. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the vegetables to a serving dish.
7. To make the mashed potatoes, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, and sour cream until creamy.
8. Serve the pot roast with the roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and peas on the side. Enjoy!

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