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Tender Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe Easy Comfort Meal for Dinner

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A tender and flavorful slow cooker pot roast that melts in your mouth, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals. This recipe features a simple sear before slow cooking to lock in juices and enhance flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds chuck roast (1.4–1.8 kg)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 cups beef broth (475 ml), low-sodium recommended
  • ½ cup red wine (120 ml), optional (dry red like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3–4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 medium potatoes, quartered (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking. (3-4 minutes)
  3. Sear the roast in the hot skillet, about 4-5 minutes per side, until a deep brown crust forms. Avoid moving the meat too much. (15-20 minutes)
  4. While searing, slice onions, peel and chop carrots, chop celery, and smash garlic cloves. (10 minutes)
  5. Place sliced onions, carrots, celery, and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Lay the seared roast on top. (5 minutes)
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine (if using), and tomato paste. Pour over the meat and vegetables. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaves. (5 minutes)
  7. If using, nestle quartered potatoes around the roast. (2 minutes)
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours until the roast is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  9. Remove roast and vegetables carefully. Discard thyme stems and bay leaves. To thicken gravy, simmer cooking liquid with a cornstarch slurry until thickened. (10-15 minutes)

Notes

Do not skip searing the meat as it locks in juices and adds rich flavor. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid frequently to maintain cooking temperature. For thicker gravy, use a cornstarch slurry. Use low-sodium broth to control seasoning. Potatoes are optional and can be substituted with mashed cauliflower for a lower-carb option. Fresh herbs like rosemary or sage can be used as variations.

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