Slow Cooker Recipes For Chuck Pot Roast

June 10, 2023 Post a Comment

Slow Cooker Pot Roast from cincyshopper.com

Description

Chuck pot roast is a classic comfort food made from chuck roast, vegetables, and herbs. Slow cooking is the perfect way to bring out the delicious flavors of the roast and vegetables. The slow cooker will help you to make a melt-in-your-mouth pot roast with minimal effort. The chuck pot roast can be served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

The ingredients for this chuck pot roast recipe are: 2 pounds of chuck roast; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons of tomato paste; 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon of dried thyme; 1 teaspoon of dried oregano; 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; 1 cup of beef broth; 2 tablespoons of cornstarch; 2 tablespoons of cold water.

Instructions

To begin, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chuck roast and brown on all sides. Transfer the browned roast to the slow cooker. In the same skillet, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the beef broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.

Pour the vegetable mixture over the chuck roast in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours. When the roast is cooked through, remove it from the slow cooker and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water. Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high heat for 15 minutes, or until the gravy is thickened. Serve the chuck roast with the gravy and vegetables.

Equipment

For this chuck pot roast recipe, you will need a large skillet, a slow cooker, a small bowl, and a whisk.

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd. You can also substitute different vegetables for the carrots and celery, such as potatoes, parsnips, or turnips. If you prefer, you can substitute red wine for the beef broth.