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Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy

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A comforting, hands-off slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring tender beef, flavorful veggies, and rich homemade gravy perfect for family dinners or cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 g)
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the roast on all sides for 3-4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
  3. Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker.
  4. Slice the onion, peel and chunk the carrots, chop the celery, and mince the garlic. Scatter the veggies around the roast in the slow cooker, layering the garlic on top.
  5. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the roast and veggies. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  7. Remove the roast and veggies to a serving platter. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine sieve into a saucepan.
  8. In a small bowl, mix flour and softened butter to form a roux. Whisk the roux into the simmering strained liquid over medium heat, stirring constantly until gravy thickens (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Slice or shred the roast, spoon gravy over, and serve with the tender veggies.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking adds depth of flavor and color. For gluten-free gravy, substitute flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature. Adjust gravy thickness by adding broth if too thick or more flour slurry if too thin.

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