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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Savory Slow Cooker Pot Roast That Melts in Your Mouth

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Pot Roast that is tender and infused with rich flavors, perfect for family meals and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast
  • 1 tablespoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
For Searing and Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 medium White Onion Yellow onion can be used as well
  • 1 medium Shallot Small onion is a good substitute
  • 4 cloves Garlic Chopped or minced
For the Veggies
  • 1.5 pounds Red Potatoes Prefer petite ones
  • 3 medium Carrots Parsnips can be used instead
  • 3 stalks Celery
For the Liquid and Herbs
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Chicken broth is a great alternative
  • 1 cup Red Wine (Merlot) Can substitute with broth or red grape juice for non-alcoholic version
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and chop the red potatoes, carrots, celery, and white onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic. Place all vegetables at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Pat the chuck roast dry, season with sea salt, black pepper, and coat with flour. Sear in a skillet with olive oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced shallot, chopped onion, and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Pour in red wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Add to slow cooker.
  4. Pour beef broth over roast in slow cooker. Add thyme and rosemary sprigs. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  5. After 8 hours, remove roast and shred. Discard herb sprigs, transfer cooking liquid to saucepan, whisk in flour, and boil until gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Serve shredded beef with vegetables and drizzle thickened gravy over the top. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, sear the roast to enhance flavor. Adjust cooking time as needed for fork-tender texture. Freezing leftovers is ideal for quick meals later.

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