Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Root Vegetables: A Juicy Family Favorite
A hearty and delicious slow-cooked pot roast featuring tender meat and flavorful root vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 4 cups potatoes, chopped
- 3 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cups onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- In a large skillet, sear the roast on all sides over medium-high heat.
- Place the chopped potatoes, carrots, and onions in the slow cooker.
- Add the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
- Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the roast and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the meat and mix with the vegetables before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine to the broth.
- Feel free to substitute other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow-cooked pot roast, family recipe, comfort food