Super Easy and Spicy Pot Roast Crock Pot

Fall in love with melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and bold, zesty flavors with this Super Easy and Spicy Pot Roast Crock Pot recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this slow-cooked masterpiece combines a seared beef chuck roast with hearty vegetables like onions, carrots, and potatoes, all simmered in a smoky, spiced broth featuring chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Just 15 minutes of prep time transforms simple ingredients into a feast of savory, spicy goodness. Whether you’re craving comfort or a little heat, this crock pot pot roast delivers rich, flavorful bites every time. A true set-it-and-forget-it dinner that serves six with ease!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Beef chuck roast
• 1 Large onion, sliced
• 4 Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
• 4 medium Potatoes, halved or quartered
• 2 tbsp Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Sear the roast in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

In the slow cooker, layer the onion slices, carrots, and potatoes on the bottom.

Step 5

Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together beef broth, minced garlic, chipotle peppers, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cumin.

Step 7

Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables.

Step 8

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the roast and shred or slice as desired. Serve with the vegetables and some of the cooking liquid as gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2059.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3787.7

Total Fat 302.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 5184.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	0%
Total Sugars 8.1g
Protein 253.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 228.6mg	0%
Iron 38.1mg	0%
Potassium 4354.7mg	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: 71.3%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 2.2%