Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast with Vegetables is a cozy Sunday dinner classic that practically cooks itself. The beef becomes fork-tender while carrots and potatoes soak up the rich, savory gravy. Tested twice for best results — the roast shreds perfectly after 8 hours on low. Perfect for a comforting family meal or leftovers all week.
Ingredients
- 3 lb (1.4 kg) beef chuck roast
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth (low sodium)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season roast with salt and pepper, then sear each side for 3–4 minutes until browned.
- Place onions, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared beef on top.
- Whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Pour over the beef.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8–9 hours (or High for 5–6 hours).
- For thicker gravy, stir in cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Notes
For best flavor, always sear the beef first to deepen the gravy. Don’t cut vegetables too small — they’ll soften during the long cooking time. Add mushrooms or parsnips for extra earthiness. For leaner meat, use bottom round and add ½ cup extra broth. To prep as a freezer meal, combine uncooked ingredients in a bag and freeze flat. Tested twice — best tenderness after 8 hours on Low.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: slow cooker beef pot roast with vegetables, crockpot pot roast, Sunday dinner, beef chuck roast, easy comfort food