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Slow Cooker Roast

A tender and juicy beef roast cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups carrots chopped
  • 2 cups potatoes cubed
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and chop the vegetables.
  2. Rub the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Place chopped carrots, potatoes, onion, and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables and pour in the beef broth.
  6. Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over the roast and sprinkle thyme and rosemary.
  7. Cover and set your slow cooker to low for 8 hours.
  8. Once cooked, shred the roast using two forks and mix it with the vegetables and broth.

Notes

This roast pairs well with crusty bread or a fresh salad.