Sue's Super Simple Foolproof Delicious Crock Pot Roast
Elevate your dinner game with "Sue's Super Simple Foolproof Delicious Crock Pot Roast," a stress-free, mouthwatering classic perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This hearty recipe features a perfectly tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection alongside a medley of carrots, potatoes, and onions, all infused with rich beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary. With a quick 15-minute prep time, your crock pot does all the heavy lifting, ensuring a fork-tender roast packed with comforting flavor. Sear the roast for an optional golden crust before slow cooking to unlock even deeper flavors. Serve this satisfying one-pot meal hot with its flavorful broth drizzled over top for an irresistible dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. Perfect for crock pot beginners, meal planners, and slow-cooking enthusiasts alike!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 medium carrots
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Peel and chop the onion into large wedges, peel and slice the carrots into 2-inch pieces, and quarter the potatoes. Set aside.
Step 2
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the roast for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. This step is optional but adds great flavor.
Step 4
Place the seared roast into the crock pot. Surround it with the onions, carrots, and potatoes.
Step 5
Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the roast and vegetables.
Step 6
Add the garlic cloves (whole), dried thyme, and dried rosemary to the pot for added flavor.
Step 7
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
Step 8
Once cooked, taste the broth and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
Step 9
Serve the pot roast hot with the vegetables on the side, drizzled with the flavorful broth from the crock pot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3123.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4631.6 |
| Total Fat 303.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 114.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1020.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5647.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 216.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.6g | |
| Protein 274.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 453.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 48.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 9560.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories