Delicious and Tender Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

This slow cooker pot roast recipe will make your taste buds dance with joy. Tender and juicy beef, paired with flavorful vegetables, all cooked together in a rich and savory gravy. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing you to enjoy a hassle-free and delicious family meal. Whether it's for a cozy weekend dinner or a special occasion, this pot roast will impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

• 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season the beef roast with salt and pepper.
3. Sear the roast on all sides in the hot skillet until browned.
4. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
5. In the same skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
6. Add the sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker.
7. Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery to the slow cooker.
8. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
9. Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
10. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the beef is tender.
11. Once cooked, remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and transfer to a serving platter.
12. Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
13. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
14. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
15. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, if needed.
16. Slice the roast and serve with the vegetables and the thickened sauce on the side.

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