Print

The BEST No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This slow cooker pot roast is fall-apart tender, infused with garlic, herbs, and slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, flavorful gravy. It’s a hearty, comforting meal that practically makes itself!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pot Roast:

  • 34 lb chuck roast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves

For the Gravy:

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cold water

Instructions

Step 1: Sear the Roast

  1. Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the roast on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned.

Step 2: Assemble in the Crockpot

  1. Place onions, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the seared roast on top.
  3. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.

Step 3: Make the Gravy

  1. Remove the roast and veggies from the crockpot and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry.
  3. Stir the slurry into the crockpot juices, cover, and cook on HIGH for 5-10 minutes, until thickened.
  4. Shred the roast, discard bay leaves, and return the meat to the crockpot.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy

  1. Serve the pot roast with gravy drizzled on top and extra on the side.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For extra richness, add ½ cup of red wine to the broth.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Best meat for pot roast: Chuck roast is ideal, but brisket or bottom round work well too!