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Delicious 5-star pot roast cooked in a slow cooker, showcasing tender meat and rich gravy.

5-Star Pot Roast

This mouthwatering pot roast cooked in a slow cooker is tender, flavorful, and perfect for family gatherings. Easy to prepare and hassle-free, it’s a meal everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3–4 lb chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 4 pieces carrots, cut into chunks
  • 4 pieces gold potatoes, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season your roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Sear the roast in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Layer sliced onion, carrots, and potatoes into the slow cooker.
  4. Mix in minced garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Place the seared roast atop the veggies.
  6. Pour beef broth around the sides of the roast.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
  2. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Let the pot roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of red wine. To make a thicker gravy, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and add it in the last 30 minutes of cooking.