Crock Pot Chuck Roast (SO tender & easy!)
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Crock Pot Chuck Roast (SO tender & easy!). This mouthwatering dish transforms a simple chuck roast into a succulent masterpiece, enriched with rich gravy and perfectly cooked vegetables. It’s effortless to prepare—just season, sear, and let your slow cooker do the magic! Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, this recipe promises tender meat that falls apart at the slightest touch, making every bite a delight. Customize it with your favorite veggies and enjoy the convenience of a dish that’s just as delicious the next day. Make your weeknight meals easier and more flavorful with this classic pot roast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (low)
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chuck roast (trimmed)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp steak seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 2 lbs potatoes (optional)
- 1 lb carrots (optional)
- 1 yellow onion (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast by coating it with oil and generously applying steak seasoning and thyme.
- Sear each side of the roast in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes until browned to lock in flavor.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet, simmer for one minute while scraping the bottom, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- If using, prepare vegetables by cutting into large pieces, season them, and place on top of the roast in the slow cooker.
- Slow cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3.5-4 hours until tender.
- Check tenderness; if ready, mix cornstarch with water, stir into liquid to thicken gravy, and cook an additional hour if needed.
- Serve warm by removing meat from the slow cooker; slice or shred as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg