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Cozy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe Easy with Carrots and Potatoes

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A comforting and easy slow cooker pot roast with carrots and potatoes that delivers tender beef and perfectly cooked vegetables, ideal for cozy dinners with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, well-marbled
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt, pepper, and half the dried thyme and rosemary. Let rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the roast for about 4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Avoid moving it too much.
  3. Layer the sliced onions, carrots, and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Place the seared roast gently on top of the vegetables.
  5. In a bowl, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, minced garlic, and the remaining thyme and rosemary. Pour evenly over the roast and vegetables.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until the roast is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  7. Carefully remove the roast and vegetables. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve vegetables with some cooking juices.
  8. If the broth is too thin, reduce it on the stove or thicken with a cornstarch slurry.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking enhances flavor through the Maillard reaction. Layering vegetables under the roast helps them steam gently and prevents mushiness. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature and timing. Let the roast rest after cooking to redistribute juices. Broth can be thickened after cooking if desired.

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