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Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Tender Vegetables

A plate of tender, shredded slow cooker pot roast served with whole cooked potatoes and bright orange carrots in rich gravy.
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Make a fork-tender chuck roast with rich gravy using your slow cooker. This set-and-forget recipe is perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 packet (0.87 oz) dry onion soup mix
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 lbs potatoes, quartered
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp cold water

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step adds flavor.
  3. Place the seared roast in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  4. Pour the beef broth over the roast. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the top.
  5. Arrange the carrots and potatoes around the roast. Do not stir.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is easily shredded with a fork.
  7. Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and keep them warm.
  8. For the gravy, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
  9. Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  10. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry gradually until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
  11. Shred the roast and serve immediately with the vegetables and gravy.

Notes

  • For make-ahead meals, cool the roast, vegetables, and gravy separately. Store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat slowly on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • If you prefer a thicker gravy without using cornstarch, let the liquid simmer uncovered for an extra 15-20 minutes until it reduces naturally.
  • You can add one chopped yellow onion with the broth for deeper onion flavor.

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