Description
Make a tender pot roast in your slow cooker. This recipe is simple and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the roast with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides.
- Place the onion, carrots, and celery in the slow cooker.
- Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
- Add garlic, beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the roast is tender.
- Shred the roast with two forks before serving.
Notes
- You can add potatoes to the slow cooker during the last 2-3 hours of cooking.
- For a thicker gravy, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and stir it into the juices during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American