Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A simple yet delicious recipe for pot roast that you can make in your Insta-Pot or slow cooker.

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I know I sound like a broken record, but it’s true: sometimes the simplest recipes are the best recipes. This amazing yet simple slow cooker pot roast recipe is a perfect example of that. This all-inclusive recipe gives you moist, tender beef, potatoes, carrots and even gravy. What more do you need for the perfect comfort food?

The omission of a bay leaf and onion is astonishing — and yet, I don’t think I’ve ever consumed a better pot roast. Also, in our house, we LOVE garlic. So, in addition to the two minced cloves in the recipe, I usually add 5 or 6 whole garlic cloves, if I’m not making it for guests.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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Servings
6
servings
Prep time
20
minutes
Cook time
480
minutes
Total time
500
minutes

Ingredients

  • 4.5
    lb
    chuck roast
  • 2
    tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2
    tsp
    sea salt
  • 1
    tsp
    black pepper
  • 1
    tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1
    lb
    fresh carrots
    peeled and cut into 2″ chunks
  • 2
    lbs
    russet potatoes
    peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 2
    cloves
    garlic
    minced
  • 2
    cups
    beef broth
  • 2
    tbsp
    corn starch
  • 2
    tbsp
    water
    cold
  • 6
    sprigs
    fresh parsley
    finely chopped

Directions

  • If your slow cooker has an option to sear, heat it up. Otherwise, heat up a large skillet or pot. Add the olive oil to the pot and heat to medium high. Add roast and let sear for 4 to 5 minutes each side.

  • If you seared in your slow cooker, temporarily remove the roast and set aside. Add carrots, potatoes, and garlic to the bottom of the pan, then place the roast on top. Add beef broth, then sprinkle salt, pepper and thyme over the roast.

  • Set the slow cooker to low for 8 to 10 hours (recommended), or high for 5 to 6 hours, then start.

  • In the last hour of cooking, mix together the cornstarch and cold water, then add to the broth. Carefully mix in.

  • After cooking has completed, serve! Garnish with fresh parsley.