Don's Pot Roast Crock Pot

Sink into the comforting flavors of Don’s Pot Roast Crock Pot, a slow-cooked classic that transforms a humble beef chuck roast into a fork-tender masterpiece. This hearty recipe combines savory seared beef with a medley of earthy vegetables—chunky carrots, creamy potatoes, and crisp celery—slowly simmered in a robust broth infused with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic dried herbs like thyme and rosemary. The magic happens over 8 hours in your crock pot, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth roast and perfectly tender veggies. To top it all off, a rich homemade gravy ties everything together for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe serves six generously and is as easy as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large (sliced) yellow onion
• 4 medium (peeled and cut into chunks) carrots
• 3 large (cut into 1.5-inch pieces) potatoes
• 3 medium (cut into 1-inch pieces) celery stalks
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on all sides.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 2-3 minutes on each side until it develops a deep, golden-brown crust. Transfer the roast to the crock pot.

Step 3

Layer the sliced onion, carrots, potatoes, and celery around the roast inside the crock pot.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the liquid mixture over the roast and vegetables in the crock pot.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low. Cook for 8 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.

Step 6

Once done, remove the roast and vegetables from the crock pot and transfer them to a serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 7

To make the gravy, ladle about 2 cups of the cooking liquid from the crock pot into a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until it forms a smooth slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering liquid to thicken the gravy. Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 9

Slice the pot roast and serve it with the cooked vegetables. Drizzle the gravy over the top, or serve it on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3666.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4861.7

Total Fat 304.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 6670.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 265.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 282.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 554.5mg	0%
Iron 51.8mg	0%
Potassium 10912.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.5%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 21.5%