Description
Experience the warmth and nostalgia of a home-cooked meal with this savory pot roast recipe. Tender chuck roast, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs meld together in your crock pot, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this pot roast will transport you back to Grandma’s kitchen in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 2 sweet onions, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Peel and chop the carrots and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onions and mince the garlic.
- Sear the roast: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each side of the chuck roast for about 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Assemble in the crock pot: Place the seared roast in the crock pot. Surround it with carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic. Pour in beef broth until vegetables are almost submerged.
- Season: Sprinkle thyme and rosemary over everything; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Rest & serve: Let rest briefly before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg