Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Name: Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 four-pound chuck roast, well marbled; salt; pepper; 1 packet dry onion soup mix; 1 cup water; 3 carrots, chopped into 2-inch pieces; 1 onion, chopped; 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces (Yukon Gold or red potatoes preferred); 1 stalk celery, finely chopped

Craving a hearty, melt-in-your-mouth meal that’s easy to make? This slow cooker pot roast recipe is your new go-to! With tender beef, flavorful veggies, and a rich, savory broth, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast by Allrecipes — recipe photo

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Recipe by Allrecipes

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15 min

Prep time

8 hrs

Cook time

8 hr 15 min

Total time

1-6

Yield

Method

9 steps

Heat a large skillet over high heat and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
Sear the four-pound chuck roast on all sides until it is nice and brown.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
Add one packet of dry onion soup mix and one cup of water to the slow cooker.
Chop three carrots into 2-inch pieces and add to the slow cooker.
Chop one onion and add to the slow cooker.
Peel three potatoes and cut into pieces, then add to the slow cooker.
Finely chop one stalk of celery and add to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the beef is fork tender.

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Helpful tips

Searing the roast enhances flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
Use washed carrots without peeling for convenience.
Cooking on low for the full 8-10 hours ensures the beef becomes fork tender.
Add low-sodium beef broth or burgundy wine instead of water for a richer flavor.