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overhead sliced slow cooker pot roast and vegetables with gravy on white plate
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast {Crock Pot Roast}

This is truly THE BEST Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe that delivers the most unbelievable tender meat, vegetables, and flavorful gravy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crock pot roast, slow cooker pot roast
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • 6 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 pounds boneless chuck roast , trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 medium sweet onions , chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 pound baby new potatoes , sliced in half if they are too large
  • 3 large carrots , peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 4-ounce parsnips , peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mustard (Dijon or spicy brown)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Beef Bouillon paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley , for serving

Instructions

  • Coat the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the roast all over with the salt and pepper. Sear on both sides until browned (about 4 minutes each side).
  • Place the onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, and parsnips into the slow cooker. Lay the seared beef on top.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar, flour, oregano, bouillon paste, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Pour over the beef. Add the bay leaf.
  • Cover and cook on the low setting for 8 hours, or until meat is tender and falling apart and the vegetables are tender.
  • Taste and add any extra Worcestershire, brown sugar, salt or pepper, if necessary.
  • Slice meat, garnish with parsley and drizzle with the gravy.

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Notes

For recipe tips and storing leftovers, please refer to the full article.

Nutrition

Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1157mg | Potassium: 1384mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4724IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 6mg