Description

This ultimate slow cooker pot roast delivers melt‑in‑your‑mouth beef chuck with carrots, potatoes, and aromatic thyme simmered in a rich beef broth. With minimal prep, you season, sear, and let the slow cooker work its magic for eight hours, producing tender meat and flavorful vegetables drenched in a savory au jus. Perfect for busy weeknights, the recipe serves six, offers classic comfort, and creates leftovers ideal for sandwiches or reheated meals. It pairs nicely with crusty bread and salad.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
4 carrots, cut into chunks
3 potatoes, diced
4 cups beef broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker.
Add the chopped onion, carrots, potatoes, minced garlic, and thyme.
Pour the beef broth over the ingredients, ensuring the liquid covers at least half of the roast.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
Shred the beef with two forks and serve with the vegetables and au jus.

Notes

For extra flavor
deglaze the skillet with a splash of beef broth before adding to the slow cooker. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for three months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
Category: Beef
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 400

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