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Crock Pot Pot Roast

The ultimate comfort food, this crock pot pot roast is easy to prepare and delivers a perfectly tender, juicy roast with vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pounds chuck roast Fat trimmed for optimal flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil For searing the meat.
  • 1 medium yellow onion Cut into 1/2" slices.
  • 6 cloves garlic Smashed.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste For depth of flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar To balance acidity.
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning A blend of herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For additional flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances savory notes.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adds a subtle kick.
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Brings umami richness.
  • 32 ounces beef stock The base of the broth.
  • 2 pounds carrots Peeled and cut into 2-3" pieces.
  • 2 pounds baby gold potatoes Halved if large.
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme Adds earthy aroma.
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary Offers pine-like flavor.
  • 2 leaves bay leaves Infuses herbal undertones.
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch Optional for gravy.
  • to taste kosher salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste fresh cracked pepper Enhances flavor.
  • to taste fresh chopped parsley For garnish.

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat the chuck roast dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear the roast on all sides for about 4-5 minutes until browned.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add sliced onions and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and more salt and pepper; cook until fragrant.
  3. Pour Worcestershire sauce and a few splashes of beef stock into the pan to deglaze it, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker along with carrots and potatoes. Pour in the remaining beef stock, ensuring everything is submerged, and add more salt and pepper on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

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