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Delicious 5-star pot roast prepared in a slow cooker

5-Star Pot Roast

A hearty and comforting slow-cooked pot roast that wraps you in warmth and flavor, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 lb chuck roast
  • 4 cups baby potatoes
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Place baby potatoes, sliced carrots, quartered onion, and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
  3. Set the seasoned roast on top of the vegetables.
  4. Whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion soup mix, and thyme, then pour over everything.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the roast is fork-tender.
  2. Shred gently and spoon the juices over the meat before serving.

Notes

Serve the pot roast on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice. Add fresh herbs for color and extra flavor. For storing, keep leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for about 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth.