Crock Pot Roast (Slow Cooker Pot Roast)
Crock pot roast is an easy, simple delicious dinner that is so warm and comforting! Perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weekends.
Ingredients
- 3 pound chuck roast
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste - don' be shy! I used 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1.5 pounds potatoes cut into chunks (see notes)
- 3/4 pound carrots
- Optional: fresh herbs. I used 7 sprigs of fresh thyme and 2 sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
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Season the chuck roast on both sides with salt, pepper and granulated garlic
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Optional: add fresh herbs, if desired. Rosemary and thyme are my favorites.
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Cook on low in a slow cooker for 8 hours, until fork tender.
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See notes for options regarding potatoes and carrots.
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Pull apart with two forks, and serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
Potatoes and carrots options
If you want that extra brown exterior on your roast, you may want to just do the roast by itself. No problems there. If you want potatoes and carrots, here are your options.👌🏻
Option 1: Make them separately in the oven, just ahead of dinner. You can take a few spoon fulls of those glorious beef-y pan juices, and toss the potatoes and carrots in that, adding a little salt and pepper for flavor. Then roast them in an oven (on a sheet pan or in a baking dish), preheated at 400 degrees for about 40 to 45 minutes, tossing once about halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Option 2: If you want to add potatoes and carrots to cook the full time with the roast in the crock pot, use medium to large-ish potatoes, and whole/ thick carrots. Place them around the roast. They will still be pretty soft, but using thicker cuts will prevent mushiness.
Option 3: If you are at home, you can add the carrots and potatoes to the crock pot about half-way through total cook time. If I do this, I use baby red potatoes and baby carrots to avoid having to chop anything. 😎🙌🏻