Our Best Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe
The slow cooker makes the most delicious, tender pot roast, and this is our favorite recipe. This one pot beef meal includes vegetables, with Italian seasoning adding amazing flavor!
Ingredients
- ½ tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ½ to 2 pounds potatoes, baby or creamers
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning, I use Gryffon Ridge Tuscany Sunset
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
- 1 ½ tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp beef base, optional
- 1 to 2 tbsp dry red wine, optional
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Generously season the roast with salt and pepper.1/2 tsp kosher salt | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper | 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for about 10 minutes while turning to brown all sides. You should have a nice crust on the meat—this adds flavor to the meal.2 tbsp oil
- Place the beef in the slow cooker. Add the sliced onions and minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, just until softened.1 medium onion | 4 cloves garlic
- Add the onions and garlic to the beef in the slow cooker. Arrange the potatoes and carrots around the beef.4 carrots | 1 1/2 to 2 pounds potatoes
- Add the bay leaf and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, then add the beef broth. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for about 4 to 5 hours.1 bay leaf | 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning | 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- To make gravy, remove the beef and vegetables to a bowl or platter and keep warm. Put the liquids in a gravy separator and pour the defatted liquids into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce by about 1/4 to 1/3. Reduce the heat to low.
- Combine the cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons of cold water, stirring until smooth. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the liquids and simmer, stirring, until thickened. If desired, add some beef base for beefier flavor and a tablespoon or two of red wine. Taste and adjust the seasonings.1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch | 1 1/2 tbsp cold water | 1 tsp beef base | 1 to 2 tbsp dry red wine
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 35gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 1055mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5128IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 5mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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