Ultimate Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Introduction
The Ultimate Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the perfect comfort food—tender, juicy beef cooked low and slow with hearty vegetables in a rich, flavorful gravy. This dish is a classic for a reason, combining ease of preparation with mouthwatering results.
Ingredients
For the Roast:
- 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with more broth)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
For the Vegetables:
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 lb baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
For the Gravy:
- 3 tbsp cornstarch or flour
- 3 tbsp water
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