Description
Crock Pot Chuck Roast is the ultimate comfort dish that effortlessly combines tender, juicy beef with rich, savory flavors. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe transforms a simple chuck roast into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece using the magic of slow cooking. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal hands-on time, you can create a hearty meal that warms both the heart and the belly. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying feast. Enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen as this delicious roast cooks low and slow!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chuck roast (trimmed)
- 2 tbsp steak seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup water
- Oil for searing
- Optional: 2 lbs potatoes
- Optional: 1 lb carrots
- Optional: 1 yellow onion
Instructions
- Season the roast generously with oil, steak seasoning, and thyme on both sides.
- Heat a skillet over high heat and sear the roast for 2-3 minutes on each side to develop flavor.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any flavorful bits before transferring everything to your slow cooker.
- If using vegetables, prepare them by cutting into large pieces and mixing with oil and seasonings before placing them in the slow cooker on top of the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3.5-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Before serving, thicken gravy by dissolving cornstarch in water and adding it to the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg