Crock Pot Easy Pot Roast

Name: Crock Pot Easy Pot Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 490 min
Ingredients: 3 pound chuck roast; 4 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; Salt and black pepper (to taste); 1 ½ pounds red potatoes (scrubbed and quartered); 2 cups baby carrots; 1 onion (cut into chunks); 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

This Crock Pot Easy Pot Roast is the kind of dinner that feels like a warm hug. The roast is fall-apart tender, the veggies soak up all that rich flavor, and the whole thing practically cooks itself. I throw it together in the morning, and by dinnertime? The house smells amazing, and dinner is done.

sliced pot roast on a plate with baby carrots, potatoes, and onions.

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We’re talking juicy chuck roast, soft buttery potatoes, sweet carrots, and a savory broth that turns into the coziest au jus. No fancy steps. No browning required (unless you want to). Just solid comfort food that feeds a crowd and keeps your hands free all day.

Why I Love This Recipe

With just a few simple ingredients and your trusty slow cooker, you can enjoy a delicious pot roast that practically cooks itself. Along with this roast recipe, I love to make Slow Cooker Garlic Smashed Potatoes! With these two powerhouse recipes, you will have a full meal for your family.

Ingredients

bowls of beef broth, red potatoes, carrots, beef chuck roast, diced onions, garlic, cornstarch, red wine vinegar.

How to Make Crock Pot Easy Pot Roast

This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full recipe in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

raw chuck roast, garlic, salt, pepper, and beef broth in a slow cooker.

Add the roast, beef broth, and vinegar to the bottom of the slow cooker. Then season the top with garlic, salt, and pepper.

raw carrots, onions, potatoes, and beef roast in a slow cooker.

Place the potatoes, carrots, and onions on top of the roast and then season with salt and pepper.

cooked pot roast, carrots, and potatoes in a slow cooker.

Slow cook on low for 8 hours or until the roast is fork tender.

Make a cornstarch slurry with some of the juices and then return to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes to make a nice gravy.

Wendy’s Test Kitchen Tips

Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner for easy clean up.
I prefer to use a chuck roast for slow cooker recipes because it turns out melt in your mouth tender every time. However, you can also use other cuts of beef like bottom round, or sirloin to make this recipe.
If you are using baby potatoes, you can leave them whole or just halve them.
You can add a touch of heat to the roast by adding in cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Feel free to add more flavor to the broth by adding in a packet of au jus, ranch seasoning mix, or an Italian seasoning packet.

FAQs

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.

How do I make my pot roast more flavorful?

To enhance the flavor of your pot roast, you can season it with herbs and spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, or bay leaves. You can also add beef broth, red wine, or Worcestershire sauce for added depth of flavor.

What vegetables go well with slow cooker pot roast?

Common vegetables that pair well with slow cooker pot roast include potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, and mushrooms. You can add these vegetables to the slow cooker along with the roast to enhance the flavor and create a complete meal.

Can I cook a pot roast on high heat instead of low

Yes, you can cook a pot roast on high heat in the slow cooker. However, keep in mind that cooking on high heat will result in a shorter cooking time, so adjust accordingly to prevent overcooking the meat.

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Crock Pot Easy Pot Roast

Hearty, melt‑in‑your‑mouth Crock Pot Easy Pot Roast that practically cooks itself. Prep in 10 minutes, feed a crowd, and enjoy tender beef and veggies with minimal effort.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 10

Servings: Servings

Calories: 402kcal

Author: Wendy

Equipment

Slow Cooker 6 quart or larger

Ingredients

3 pound chuck roast
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds red potatoes scrubbed and quartered
2 cups baby carrots
1 onion cut into chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch optional

Instructions

Prepare a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place the roast into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Over the roast, pour the beef broth and vinegar.
Sprinkle the top of the roast with garlic, salt and black pepper.
Arrange the potatoes, carrots, and onions over the roast. Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the roast is fork tender.
If a thicker gravy is desired, ladle 2 tablespoons of the broth from the slow cooker and mix with the cornstarch. Pour the cornstarch slurry back into the slow cooker and stir around the roast. Cover and cook on low for 30 additional minutes.
Remove the roast from the slow cooker and slice thinly. Serve with the vegetables and au jus.

Notes

1. If you are using baby potatoes, you can leave them whole or just halve them.

1. You can add a touch of heat to the roast by adding in cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
2. Feel free to add more flavor to the broth by adding in a packet of au jus, ranch seasoning mix, or an Italian seasoning packet.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

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