Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast: A Hearty and Delicious Comfort Food

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

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Sear the roast on all sides in the hot skillet until browned.
4. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
5. Add beef broth and red wine (if using) to the slow cooker.
6. Arrange the potatoes, carrots, and onion around the roast.
7. Add bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme to the slow cooker for additional flavor (optional).
8. 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.
9. Once cooked, remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and place them on a serving platter.
10. Allow the roast to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
11. Serve the sliced pot roast with the cooked vegetables and ladle the flavorful cooking liquid over the top.
12. Enjoy your homemade slow cooker pot roast with your favorite side dishes!

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