Description
A hearty slow cooker chuck roast with vegetables that is tender and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pounds chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds potatoes, quartered
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chuck roast beef on a cutting board and season it generously with salt and pepper all over.
- In a large pan or cast-iron skillet or the slow cooker base (if it has a removable and stovetop-safe pot), warm the olive oil on medium-high heat, then add the chuck roast, and cook it for 2-3 minutes per side until a dark brown crust forms. Once cooked, transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
- Add the sliced onion, celery, garlic, potatoes, and carrots to the slow cooker, scattering them around the roast.
- In a medium bowl, add the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, and whisk to combine, then pour it into the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker with a lid, and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast pulls apart easily and the potatoes are tender.
- Once cooked, transfer the roast to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Optional: If you’d like to thicken the gravy, while the roast is resting, remove all the potatoes and carrots from the slow cooker and set them aside on a plate. Add the flour/cornstarch to the slow cooker with the remaining liquid, whisk to combine, and turn the heat to high for 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- The roast can be served immediately with potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. Any leftovers can be cooled and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- If desired, serve with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Ensure to check the roast’s internal temperature if cooking for extended periods.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg