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Easy Crock Pot Pot Roast with Gravy

A warm and hearty pot roast that's perfect for comfort food lovers, this dish combines tender meat with flavorful vegetables and rich gravy, making it an ideal choice for family dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lb Chuck roast A tender cut of meat that becomes flavorful when braised.
  • 2 lbs Carrots, peeled and cut into pieces Add sweetness and nutrition.
  • 2 lbs Baby gold potatoes Provides a creamy texture.
  • 2 each Bay leaves
  • 6 cloves Garlic For rich flavor.
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 bunch Parsley, fresh For garnish.
  • 4 sprigs Rosemary, fresh
  • 4 sprigs Thyme, fresh
  • 1 each Yellow onion, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 32 oz Beef stock Use homemade for extra flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 3 tbsp Cornstarch For thickening gravy.
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 each Pepper, fresh cracked
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil For searing the meat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the roast on both sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Place the browned roast into the slow cooker.
  4. Add in the carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, bay leaves, and the herbs.
Cooking
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Pour this flavorful mixture over the roast and vegetables.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
Gravy Preparation
  1. For thick gravy, remove the roast and veggies from the slow cooker.
  2. Mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the liquid in the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on high until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the pot roast hot with the rich gravy poured generously over it.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the herbs or even the type of vegetables to suit your family's taste. Best served with crusty bread, fluffy mashed potatoes, or a fresh garden salad.