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Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

A close-up of a thick slice of tender pot roast served with carrots and potatoes in rich gravy.
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This recipe shows you how to make a tender, flavorful pot roast using a slow cooker. It includes simple steps for achieving rich gravy from the roast drippings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lb chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 4 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 lb small potatoes, halved
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Rub the roast all over with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
  2. Place the onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  3. Place the seasoned roast on top of the vegetables.
  4. Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce around the roast.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
  6. Carefully remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and keep them warm.
  7. For the gravy, skim any excess fat from the liquid remaining in the slow cooker.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
  9. Pour the slurry into the hot liquid in the slow cooker. Stir well.
  10. Cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens.
  11. Slice the pot roast against the grain and serve immediately with the cooked vegetables and homemade beef gravy.

Notes

  • For a deeper sear, brown the roast in a skillet on all sides before placing it in the slow cooker.
  • You can substitute mushrooms or parsnips for some of the other root vegetables.
  • This roast beef recipe freezes well; store leftover gravy separately.

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