Description
This slow cooker pot roast with gravy is the ultimate easy dinner idea. Perfect for cozy nights or a hearty Sunday supper, this recipe features fork-tender beef, soft carrots and potatoes, and a savory homemade gravy that pulls it all together. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it comfort food classic packed with bold flavor. Great for meal prep, leftovers, and a stress-free family meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate.
Ingredients
3 lb chuck roast
1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
1.5 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 large yellow onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2.5 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Pat the chuck roast dry and season all sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until nicely browned (about 4 minutes per side).
3. Add carrots, potatoes, and sliced onions to the bottom of your slow cooker.
4. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and garlic. Pour this over the roast and veggies.
6. Add rosemary and thyme sprigs on top.
7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 5 hours, until beef is fall-apart tender and vegetables are soft.
8. Remove the roast and vegetables to a platter, cover with foil to keep warm.
9. Pour the remaining liquid into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
10. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Whisk it into the saucepan. Simmer until thickened into a rich gravy (3-5 minutes).
11. Slice or shred the roast and serve with vegetables, generously ladled with gravy.
Notes
Searing the roast enhances flavor but can be skipped if in a hurry.
Use Yukon gold or red potatoes for best texture.
Leftover roast is great in sandwiches or shredded into tacos.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: slow cooker pot roast, beef dinner, comfort food, easy dinner recipe, crockpot roast