Paula Deen's Pot Roast in a Crock Pot

Slow-cooked to perfection, Paula Deen's Pot Roast in a Crock Pot is an easy, hearty meal that brings comfort to the dinner table. This classic recipe combines a tender, seared chuck roast with an aromatic medley of carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions, all infused with rich beef broth, savory thyme, and a hint of tomato paste. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 8 hours of hands-free cooking, this one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weekdays or cozy family dinners. The slow-cooking process ensures the meat becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the vegetables soak up every ounce of flavor. Serve it hot with the pan drippings as a savory gravy for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for fans of slow-cooker recipes, pot roast dinners, and Southern-style home cooking!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Chuck roast
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
• 4 medium Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
• 2 stalks Celery stalks, cut into chunks
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 2 Bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until softened. Set aside.

Step 4

Place the carrots, potatoes, and celery stalks at the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 5

Lay the seared chuck roast on top of the vegetables.

Step 6

Add the sautéed onions, then pour in the beef broth.

Step 7

Stir in the tomato paste and minced garlic, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

Step 8

Sprinkle the dried thyme over the roast and vegetables, and tuck the bay leaves into the broth.

Step 9

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.

Step 10

Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and discard. Serve hot with the vegetables and pan drippings as gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1915.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1067.1

Total Fat 28.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6850.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 29.9g
Protein 28.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 332.6mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 5066.4mg	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: 23.4%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 66.4%