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Savory Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast

Savory Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast Recipes

This slow-cooked beef pot roast is a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for fall and winter. Tender chuck roast is seasoned with a blend of spices, seared for a rich crust, and cooked over a bed of sautéed vegetables in a savory sauce made with red wine, chicken broth, and aromatic herbs. The result is a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Meat
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chuck roasts with good fat marbling
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3 carrots cut into large chunks
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • Olive oil for sautéing and searing
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup red wine or chicken broth as a substitute
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Fresh thyme and rosemary

Instructions
 

Prepare Meat:

  • Season the chuck roasts generously with salt, black pepper, oregano, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pat the seasoning into the meat.

Prepare Vegetables:

  • Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, then sauté the carrots, onion, and celery for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and black pepper. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker.

Sear Meat:

  • In the same pan, heat more olive oil until very hot.
  • Sear each chuck roast for 3 minutes per side until a brown crust forms. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker, placing it on top of the vegetables.

Make Sauce:

  • In the same pan, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  • Add red wine and stir until thickened. Pour in chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Let simmer for 1 minute.

Assemble in Slow Cooker:

  • Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetables. Top with bay leaves, fresh thyme, and rosemary.

Cook:

  • Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours. Remove herbs before serving.

Serve:

  • Let the pot roast rest for 10–15 minutes. Skim excess oil before serving.

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Notes

For best results, choose chuck roasts with good fat marbling for extra tenderness and flavor. If you prefer to skip the red wine, substitute with additional chicken broth. Don’t skip searing the meat or sautéing the vegetables—these steps enhance the overall flavor!
Keyword Homemade pot roast with vegetables, Slow cooker beef recipes, Tender pot roast recipe