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Easy Tender Crockpot Poor Man’s Pot Roast

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A comforting and easy slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring tender beef chuck and hearty vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners and busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 4–5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, quartered
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt to taste (start with 1 tsp)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: peel and chop carrots and potatoes into large chunks, slice onion into thick rings, mince garlic cloves, and pat the beef chuck roast dry.
  2. Sear the beef (optional): heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the roast on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Layer the slow cooker: place sliced onions at the bottom, add the seared roast on top, then surround with carrots and potatoes.
  4. Mix the sauce: whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour over the roast and vegetables.
  5. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
  6. Remove roast and vegetables carefully. Let beef rest for 5 minutes before slicing. If sauce is thin, thicken by simmering with a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water) until glossy.

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking adds extra flavor but can be skipped. For gluten-free, ensure Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free or substitute with coconut aminos. To thicken sauce, use a cornstarch slurry after cooking. Vegetables can be chopped uniformly for even cooking. Potatoes can be added halfway through cooking to avoid mushiness.

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