Savory Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This pot roast is my go-to for cozy family dinners. Using good quality meat and vibrant veggies, it becomes a hearty meal that truly warms the soul.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tbsp avocado oil divided
- 1 3 lb chuck roast
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion peeled and sliced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/4 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh oregano
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary
- 2.5 lbs small yukon gold potatoes left whole
- 5 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 Tbsp chicken stock
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm a tablespoon of avocado oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Dab your roast dry, then sprinkle with salt and pepper till it's a cozy blanket of spices.
- Place the roast into the sizzling pot, listening for that wonderful sear, turning to brown each side for about five minutes until richly colored.
- Switch the roast to your slow cooker. Add a touch more oil to the pot, toss in onion slices and let them sizzle for two minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the mix, allowing the aromas to dance across your kitchen for 30 seconds. Pour this over your roast.
- Swirl beef broth, Worcestershire, oregano, and rosemary into the pot, scraping up tasty bits before pouring over the meat and veggies.
- Layer on whole potatoes and carrot pieces, bathing them in broth, sprinkling a pinch more salt and pepper.
- Slow cook on low, allowing the ingredients to soften and blend for 8-9 hours, until melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Carefully remove the contents, shredding the beef to your liking. Simmer strained broth with cornstarch mix to thicken into a luscious gravy.
- Serve on plates and drizzle with gravy, completing with a parsley garnish for color and flair.
Notes
The joy of returning home to a fragrant, ready-to-eat meal is unmatched with this pot roast. Slow cooking melds each component into a cohesive, comforting dish that's both nourishing and satisfying. A little sauté elevates the flavors, so don't skip it!
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