Crock Pot Roast

Here’s a classic Crock Pot Roast recipe — easy, hearty, and perfect for comfort food lovers.

🥘 Classic Crock Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lb chuck roast (or similar cut: rump, shoulder)

• 4–5 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

• 4–5 potatoes, cut into large chunks (Yukon gold or red potatoes work well)

• 1 onion, cut into large wedges

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups beef broth (or 1 cup broth + 1 cup red wine for extra flavor)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for depth)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

• 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

Instructions:

1. Sear the Roast (optional but recommended):

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Season roast with salt and pepper.

   • Sear the roast on all sides (2–3 min per side) until browned.

   • Transfer to the slow cooker.

2. Layer the Veggies:

   • Place carrots, potatoes, and onion in the bottom of the crock pot.

   • Add minced garlic.

3. Add the Roast:

   • Set the seared roast on top of the vegetables.

4. Make the Sauce:

   • In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.

   • Pour over the roast and vegetables.

5. Cook:

   • Low: 8–10 hours

   • High: 4–6 hours
     (Low is better for tender meat.)

6. Serve:

   • Remove the roast and veggies.

   • Optional: Use the leftover juices to make a quick gravy.

Optional Gravy:

1. Strain juices into a saucepan.

2. Mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water, whisk into the juices.

3. Simmer until thickened.