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Crock Pot Pot Roast

The ultimate comfort food that warms the soul and fills your home with irresistible aromas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pounds chuck roast Fat trimmed.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil For searing the roast.
  • 1 whole yellow onion Cut into 1/2″ slices.
  • 6 cloves garlic Smashed.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar Balances acidity.
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning A blend of herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For extra garlicky goodness.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances savoriness.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adds a subtle kick.
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Provides umami richness.
  • 32 ounces beef stock The base for cooking.
  • 2 pounds carrots Peeled and cut into 2-3″ pieces.
  • 2 pounds baby gold potatoes Halved if large.
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme For aromatic infusion.
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary Complements flavors.
  • 2 leaves bay leaves Enhances flavor depth.
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch Optional for thickening gravy.
  • to taste Kosher salt To season liberally.
  • to taste fresh cracked pepper For added spice.
  • to taste fresh chopped parsley For garnish.

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels, then season liberally on all sides with Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  2. Carefully add the seasoned roast to the hot pan, searing on all sides including edges, which should take about 4-5 minutes per side until browned deeply but not cooked through.
  3. Once seared, remove the roast from the pan and set aside in your slow cooker. Without cleaning out the pan, reduce heat to medium, add sliced onions with a couple of pinches of salt and pepper, cooking while stirring occasionally until softened, about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in smashed garlic cloves along with tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and additional salt and pepper; cook this mixture for another minute until fragrant.

Nutrition

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

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