This recipe for Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food. It's a hearty and delicious dish that will warm you from the inside out. The tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions are cooked in a savory broth with aromatic spices. This slow-cooked pot roast is easy to make and perfect for a cozy family dinner or a comforting weekend meal. The best part is, it requires minimal effort and the slow cooker does all the work for you. Get ready to enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth, fall-apart tender pot roast that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary (optional)
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme (optional)
Directions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear the roast on all sides in the hot skillet until browned.
- Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
- Add beef broth and red wine (if using) to the slow cooker.
- Arrange the potatoes, carrots, and onion around the roast.
- Add bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme to the slow cooker for additional flavor (optional).
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and place them on a serving platter.
- Allow the roast to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced pot roast with the cooked vegetables and ladle the flavorful cooking liquid over the top.
- Enjoy your homemade slow cooker pot roast with your favorite side dishes!
