Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Name: Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef chuck roast; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound baby potatoes, halved; 4 large carrots, cut into chunks; 1 large yellow onion, sliced; 2 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and black pepper to taste

A classic, tender pot roast that makes your whole house smell amazing while it cooks itself.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 7, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

8 hours

Total

8 hours 15 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like coming home to a hot meal waiting in the slow cooker. This pot roast is a staple in my kitchen because it is so easy to prepare and always turns out incredibly tender and juicy.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how the vegetables soak up all the savory juices from the beef. If you have extra time, searing the meat in a pan before putting it in the slow cooker adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the gravy.

🧺 Ingredients

3 pounds beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound baby potatoes, halved
4 large carrots, cut into chunks
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Season the beef roast generously on all sides with salt and pepper.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sear the roast until brown on all sides.
3
Place the onions, carrots, and potatoes into the bottom of your slow cooker.
4
Set the seared beef on top of the vegetables.
5
Whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and thyme in a small bowl, then pour the mixture over the beef.
6
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours until the meat is fork tender.
7
Remove the roast and vegetables carefully and serve with the juices from the pot.

💡 Tips

Serve this roast with crusty bread to soak up the delicious gravy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, and it actually tastes even better the next day.

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