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Tender Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe With Carrots and Potatoes Made Easy

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A cozy and tender slow cooker pot roast with carrots and potatoes that melts in your mouth, perfect for easy, comforting dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth (480 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat your 3 to 4-pound beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on each side for 3 to 4 minutes until deeply browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Peel and chop 4 large carrots into 2-inch chunks, 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes into quarters, and slice 1 large yellow onion. Place vegetables evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker under the roast.
  4. In the skillet used for searing, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for another minute.
  5. Pour in 2 cups beef broth and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen browned bits. Bring to a simmer for a minute, then pour mixture over roast and vegetables in slow cooker. Tuck in 2 sprigs rosemary and 4 sprigs thyme.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until meat is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy. (Tip: Add carrots and potatoes halfway through cooking if they tend to get mushy.)
  7. Remove roast and vegetables carefully. Let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Skim fat from cooking liquid if desired, then spoon juices over serving plate.

Notes

Searing the meat before slow cooking locks in flavor and creates a caramelized crust. Add carrots and potatoes halfway through cooking if you want to avoid mushy vegetables. Let the meat rest before slicing and spoon extra cooking liquid over the roast for moisture. For a gluten-free version, verify Worcestershire sauce ingredients. Can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a different flavor or dietary needs.

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