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Slow Cooker Pot Roast: 8 Hour Tender Meal

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This slow cooker pot roast recipe delivers a tender, flavorful meal with minimal effort. It’s the perfect comfort food for a cozy evening.

Ingredients

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  • 3-4 pound beef chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned.
  3. Transfer the seared roast to your slow cooker.
  4. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery around the roast.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
  6. Pour the liquid mixture over the roast and vegetables.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  8. Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before shredding or slicing.
  9. Serve the pot roast with the vegetables and cooking liquid.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can add a sprig of fresh rosemary and thyme during cooking.
  • If you don’t have red wine, you can substitute with an extra 1/2 cup of beef broth.
  • Thicken the cooking liquid for a gravy by mixing 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stirring it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

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