Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Pot Roast recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a family dinner. Tender chuck roast is seasoned with garlic, herbs, and spices, then slow-cooked with vegetables until fork-tender. The result is a hearty meal with rich flavors and a delicious gravy.
Ingredients
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Chuck Roast:
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Vegetables:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (cut into wedges)
- 4 carrots (cut into chunks)
- 1 pound baby potatoes
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Season the Chuck Roast: Pat the chuck roast dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Sear the Roast: Brown the seasoned roast in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place vegetables in the slow cooker, add the seared roast, minced garlic, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the roast is tender.
- Thicken the Gravy: Optionally, thicken the gravy with a cornstarch slurry.
- Serve: Serve the pot roast with vegetables and gravy.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with red wine or a bay leaf.
- Leftovers are great for sandwiches or soups.
- This dish freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
