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Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe Easy Cozy Sunday Dinner Ideas

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A comforting and easy slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring tender beef chuck roast and slow-cooked vegetables, perfect for cozy Sunday dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast, well-marbled
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thick rings
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (optional, Cabernet Sauvignon recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 medium potatoes, cut into chunks (Yukon Gold recommended)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the roast on each side until deeply browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. (20 minutes)
  3. While searing, slice the onion, chop carrots, celery, and potatoes into chunks. Mince garlic. (10 minutes)
  4. Place onion rings, carrots, celery, and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. (2 minutes)
  5. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetable bed.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and smoked paprika. Pour over the roast and vegetables. (5 minutes)
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the roast is tender and vegetables are cooked.
  8. Check doneness by ensuring the roast pulls apart easily with a fork and vegetables are tender. If sauce is too thin, remove roast and veggies and thicken sauce on stovetop by simmering or adding a cornstarch slurry. (5-10 minutes)
  9. Slice or shred the roast and serve with vegetables, spooning plenty of sauce on top. (5 minutes)

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking adds rich caramelized flavor and better texture. For thicker gravy, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water about 30 minutes before end of cooking. Keep the slow cooker lid tightly closed to retain moisture. You can substitute potatoes with parsnips or turnips for lower carbs. Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce for gluten-free version. Instant Pot method: sear on sauté mode, then pressure cook on high for 60-70 minutes with natural release.

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