Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chuck roast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 carrots, cut into strands
• 10 oz mushrooms, whole
• 2 lbs mini potatoes, whole
• 4 celery sticks, cut into 3 parts
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 32 oz beef broth
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the meat with the salt, pepper, and the garlic powder on both sidea.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large skillet. Once hot, place the meat into the skillet and sear 2-3 minutes per side, until crispy and browned.

3. 3

   Place meat into a slow cooker and add the celery.

4. 4

   In a bowl, whisk together everything for the broth and seasoning. Pour into the crockpot.

5. 5

   Cook the meat 2-3 hours on high, or 4 hours on low. Discard the celery sticks.

6. 6

   Add the potatoes, mushrooms and carrots, cover with the liquid.

7. 7

   Cook another 2-3 hours on high, or 3-4 hours on low until meat is tender and vegetables are cooked through.

8. 8

   Remove beef chuck from slow cooker. Pull the meat apart with two forks. Place meat onto a serving platter, add the potatoes, carrots and mushrooms onto the platter. Pour some liquid over everything. Serve and enjoy.