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Description
A classic and comforting Crock Pot Roast Recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for a family dinner. This recipe uses simple ingredients and slow cooking to create a tender and flavorful pot roast.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for thickening, optional)
- 1/4 cup cold water (for thickening, optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned. Remove the roast from the skillet and place it in the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Bring the liquid to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the roast in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the roast from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding or slicing.
- If you desire a thicker gravy, whisk together the flour and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15-30 minutes, or until thickened.
- Serve the shredded or sliced roast with the vegetables and gravy.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the slow cooker.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or parsnips.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your slow cooker and the size of the roast.
- The red wine can be substituted with more beef broth if preferred.