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Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast Recipe Easy Cozy Dinner with Vegetables

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A comforting and easy slow cooker beef pot roast with vegetables that delivers tender beef and flavorful veggies, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into quarters (or russet potatoes for fluffier texture)
  • 1 large onion, sliced into thick rings
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • ½ cup dry red wine or extra beef broth (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Fresh parsley or rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add the roast and sear each side for 3 to 4 minutes until a rich brown crust forms. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
  3. Toss the carrot chunks, quartered potatoes, and onion rings around the slow cooker base around the roast. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the vegetables.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste until smooth. Pour evenly over the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 8 to 9 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and veggies are soft but not mushy.
  6. Carefully remove the roast and veggies to a serving platter. If desired, transfer the cooking liquid to a saucepan and simmer on the stove for 5-7 minutes until reduced slightly.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley or rosemary sprigs, and serve warm.

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking locks in juices and adds flavor. Avoid overcrowding the slow cooker to prevent mushy vegetables. Add fresh herbs just before serving for best flavor. If roast isn’t tender enough, cook an additional hour. For thicker sauce, reduce cooking liquid on stove. Can be adapted for Instant Pot or made gluten-free by substituting Worcestershire sauce with tamari.

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