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Cozy Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables

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A simple and comforting slow cooker pot roast recipe using just five ingredients, perfect for busy days and cozy dinners. Tender beef chuck roast cooked low and slow with carrots, potatoes, and savory onion soup mix.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz or 28 g) onion soup mix
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low sodium beef broth

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut the carrots into large chunks and quarter the potatoes. Set aside.
  2. Remove excess fat from the chuck roast, leaving some marbling for flavor. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Optional: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the roast on all sides until a crust forms.
  4. Place the carrots and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the roast on top.
  5. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the roast.
  6. Pour the beef broth around the sides of the slow cooker, avoiding pouring directly over the soup mix.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the roast is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
  8. Remove the roast and vegetables carefully with tongs or a slotted spoon.
  9. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  10. Serve with the cooked vegetables and spoon some of the cooking juices over the top.
  11. Optional: To thicken the cooking juices, transfer them to a saucepan and simmer with a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) until thickened.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking is optional but adds deeper flavor. Keep the lid closed during cooking to retain moisture and heat. Use room temperature meat for even cooking. Adjust seasoning after cooking if needed. Leftovers reheat well and flavors deepen overnight. To thicken juices, use a cornstarch slurry.

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