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Crockpot Pot Roast

A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chuck roast, vegetables, and rich gravy, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 pounds chuck roast This cut of meat is renowned for its marbling, delivering a succulent, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • 1 pound potatoes (diced) Adding a creamy touch, the potatoes soak up all the delicious juices.
  • 3 pieces carrots (peeled and sliced) These carrots contribute sweetness and color to the dish.
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced) Adds aromatic depth and fragrance to the pot.
  • 1 cup beef stock Savory base elevating the dish with rich flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Adds savory umami flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic Brings warmth and aroma.
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder Adds deeper garlic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Reinforces onion flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Offers a hint of earthiness.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Compliments the beef flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances all other flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Adds a kick of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Used to thicken the gravy.
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms Adds texture and absorbs broth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Place the seasoned roast in a 7-quart crockpot, ensuring it sits nicely in the center.
  3. Surround the roast with diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and chopped onion.
Marinade
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour the marinade over the roast and vegetables, ensuring everything is nicely coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 6 to 7 hours.
  2. About 15 minutes before serving, whisk together cornstarch with an equal amount of water to create a slurry.
  3. Pour the slurry into the crockpot and stir to blend.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms into the crockpot and cover again.
  5. Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the gravy thickens.
Serving
  1. Serve the pot roast warm with rich gravy.

Notes

To enhance flavor, consider browning the meat in a skillet before adding to the crockpot. Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes for a healthier twist or add other vegetables like parsnips for variety.