Description

Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of the Ultimate Crock Pot Pot Roast. This savory dish features tender chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection with hearty potatoes, sweet carrots, and aromatic herbs. Ideal for family dinners or cozy evenings, this pot roast will warm both your heart and home, leaving everyone at the table satisfied and asking for more.

Ingredients

Scale

3 to 4 lbs chuck roast
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 1.5 lbs)
4 large carrots, cut into chunks (about 1 lb)
1 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tsp fresh rosemary leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients by peeling and chopping the potatoes and carrots into even pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
In a hot skillet over medium-high heat, sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
Place chopped vegetables at the bottom of the crock pot, then lay the seared roast on top.
Pour in beef broth until it just covers the vegetables.
Sprinkle minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary over the roast.
Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for about 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 31g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: For richer flavor, consider marinating your roast overnight with herbs and spices. You can easily add other vegetables like parsnips or turnips for variation. Make sure to monitor cooking times based on your crock pot’s settings as they can vary.