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Pot Roast Slow Cooker Fast & Easy

Effortless Pot Roast Slow Cooker Fast & Easy for Cozy Nights

This Pot Roast Slow Cooker Fast & Easy transforms a simple chuck roast into a comforting meal with minimal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Brisket or bottom round can be substitutes.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil can be used if preferred.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 Onion Sliced
  • 4 Carrots Cut into chunks
  • 4 Gold Potatoes Quartered
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Homemade for extra depth is preferable.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to spice level if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 Bay Leaf Remove before serving.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Roast: Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels, sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over all sides.
  2. Sear the Roast: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the roast for 2–3 minutes on each side.
  3. Layer Vegetables: Place sliced onions, cut carrots, and quartered gold potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Add Seasoning: Sprinkle minced garlic and dried thyme over the vegetables. Tuck the bay leaf in among the veggies.
  5. Transfer the Roast: Place the seared roast on top of the vegetable layer in the slow cooker.
  6. Add Liquid: Whisk beef broth and Worcestershire sauce together and pour around the roast.
  7. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours until fork-tender.
  8. Rest before Serving: Remove bay leaf and let the pot roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Season the chuck roast the night before for enhanced flavor. Always sear for a richer taste. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain temperature. Let the pot roast rest before slicing for juicy meat.

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