Description
A straightforward recipe for tender beef roast cooked slowly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 carrots, cut into large chunks
- 4 potatoes, quartered
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef roast on all sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the seasoned roast on top of the onions.
- Arrange the carrots and potatoes around the roast.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry onion soup mix, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the roast and vegetables.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Remove the roast and vegetables, slice the meat, and serve with the vegetables and cooking liquid as gravy.
Notes
- For thicker gravy, remove the liquid and simmer it on the stovetop with a cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- You can add other root vegetables like parsnips or celery if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 5 oz meat and vegetables)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: crockpot roast, slow cooker beef, pot roast, easy dinner, beef chuck roast