Perfect Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This tender pot roast will quickly become a household favorite. It's cooked in the slow cooker and comes out tender and delicious every time. It's perfect for a home-cooked meal on a busy night. The roast is seasoned with garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and the red wine and beef broth keep it nice and juicy. Conveniently, you can even cook potatoes alongside the roast, so it's a one-pot dish. Skip them or cook them separately if you prefer. The recipe includes a very simple gravy that you might consider adding as well. The best part? If you choose the cut carefully, the chuck roast is an economical meal. You get the joy of saving money while feeding your family delicious food. How can you pass that up?

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5hr 20minstotal
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5hr Cook
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Ingredients for Perfect Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

  • 0.17 Beef chuck pot roast
  • As required Salt
  • As required Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon Vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 0.33 Large Onions
  • 0.67 Medium Carrots
  • 1/4 pound Small round white or red potatoes
  • 0.33 Cloves Garlic
  • 0.08 cup Dry red wine
  • 0.33 cup Beef broth
  • 0.08 teaspoon Dried leaf thyme
  • 0.33 sprig Fresh rosemary
  • 0.33 tablespoon Cornstarch
Nutrition
value
241
calories per serving
9 g Fat14 g Protein21 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    9g
  • Protein
    14g
  • Carbs
    21g
  • Fiber
    6g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    21g
  • Protein
    14g
  • Fiber
    6g

Fats

  • Fat
    9g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    90mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    1415mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    59mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    27mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    57mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    136mg
  • Selenium
    11mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats