Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This slow cooker pot roast recipe is all about a traditional home cooked meal. The beef roast just falls apart, it's beyond tender and has so much flavor. Everything is slow cooked for the most minimal amount of effort. Made with green beans, carrots and and an easy gravy.
Ingredients
- 5 lb chuck roast
- Salt
- Pepper
- Onion powder
- 2 c water
- 2 tsp better than bouillon roasted beef base
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 tbsp flour
- Mashed potatoes recipe in notes
Instructions
- 1
Get the slow cooker ready.
- 2
Pat the chuck roast with a paper towel....: Pat the chuck roast with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Season the entire chuck roast (front, back, sides) with onion powder.
- 3
On the stovetop, heat a pan over med/high...: On the stovetop, heat a pan over med/high heat. Add some olive oil to the bottom of the pan. Place the chuck roast in the pan and sear the front and the back. About 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 4
Meanwhile, stir together 2 cups of water and...: Meanwhile, stir together 2 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of better than bouillon roasted beef base.
- 5
Pour the liquid into the slow cooker. Add...: Pour the liquid into the slow cooker. Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker and any drippings from the pan. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- 6
During the last 2 hours (before you plan...: During the last 2 hours (before you plan on eating) add the green beans and baby carrots. Put the lid back on and continue cooking those additional 2 hours.
- 7
When the time is done, remove the chuck...: When the time is done, remove the chuck roast and vegetable to a pan. Keep covered to stay warm. The meat will be super tender so you may need a few large utensils to get it out.
- 8
Pour the liquid into a pot on the...: Pour the liquid into a pot on the stove. In a sepparate bowl mix together 2 tablespoons of flour and some water to make a roux. Use a fork to stir this together so there are no lumps.
- 9
Spoon in some of the warm broth to...: Spoon in some of the warm broth to your roux. Once the roux has been warmed up, pour it into the broth and whisk. Turn the heat up to high and let this boil for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
- 10
You are ready to eat!
- 11
Somewhere during this pot roast preparation you'll want...: Somewhere during this pot roast preparation you'll want to make the mashed potatoes.
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