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Crockpot Pot Roast

Crockpot Pot Roast: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Comfort Food

A Crockpot Pot Roast filled with tender beef, hearty potatoes, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for comfort food lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Substitute with top round roast for a leaner option.
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cups Potatoes Choose russet, Yukon gold, or red potatoes.
  • 2 cups Carrots Peel and slice before adding.
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Dice finely.
  • 8 ounces Sliced Mushrooms Optional; consider using button or cremini.
For the Gravy
  • 4 cups Beef Stock Can substitute with chicken or vegetable stock.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
For Seasoning
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Mix with water before adding.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper, ensuring an even coating.
  2. Add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and diced yellow onion around the roast in the crockpot.
  3. Combine beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, and thyme in a bowl. Pour over the roast and vegetables.
  4. Cover and set to low for 7-8 hours or high for 6-7 hours.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then add to the crockpot to thicken the gravy 15 minutes before serving.
  6. If using, stir in sliced mushrooms for an additional 10-15 minutes of cooking.
  7. Serve warm, ladling out the tender beef and vegetables with gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For richer flavor, sear the roast before adding to the crockpot. Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking. Use quality beef stock for best results.

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