Best 6 The Best Ever Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Slow-cooker pot roast is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and packed with flavor. This hearty dish is typically made with a chuck roast, which is a tough cut of beef that becomes tender when cooked slowly. The roast is seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, then seared in a hot skillet to brown it. It is then placed in a slow cooker with vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and onions. A flavorful liquid, such as beef broth or red wine, is added to the pot, and the roast is cooked on low for 8-10 hours. The result is a fall-apart tender roast that is surrounded by delicious gravy and vegetables.

This article includes three different recipes for slow-cooker pot roast. The first recipe is a classic pot roast recipe that uses simple ingredients and is perfect for a weeknight meal. The second recipe is a more flavorful pot roast that uses a variety of spices and herbs. The third recipe is a pot roast with a creamy mushroom sauce that is perfect for a special occasion.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and comforting dish. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make the best slow-cooker pot roast ever!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW-COOKER POT ROAST RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: baby potato, small carrots, pearl onions, beef chuck roast, salt, pepper, cornstarch, water, worcestershire sauce, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, baguette

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ lb baby potato, red and/or yellow
8 small carrots, snapped in half
12 pearl onions, peeled, with ends cut off
3 ½ lb beef chuck roast
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 baguette, cut into 5-inch (13 cm) pieces, optional

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, add the potatoes, carrots, and onions to make a base for the meat.
  • Lay the chuck roast on top of the veggies and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Wash your hands, because mess.
  • Mix cornstarch and water until well combined and pour close to the edge so it gets down to the veggies.
  • Pour Worcestershire sauce directly on top of the meat.
  • Cover with the slow-cooker lid and cook on high for 5 hours.
  • Place the rosemary and thyme sprigs on top of the meat and cook for 1 more hour.
  • Remove rosemary and thyme.
  • Using a fork, shred the meat and serve by itself with the veggies, or on top of bread for a sandwich! The juices from the bottom of the slow cooker make for an AMAZING dipping sauce!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 80 grams, Sugar 9 grams

EASY SLOW COOKER POT ROAST RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: round roast, medium spanish onions, onion soup mix, mushrooms, salt, pepper, garlic granules, flour, oil, all purpose flour

Provided by Marcel Graham

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 round roast, patted down
2 medium spanish onions, cut in half
1 package onion soup mix
2 mushrooms, large can
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic granules
flour, to dredge the roast
3 tablespoons oil, to sear the roast
2 cups all purpose flour

Steps:

  • Roll bottom-round roast in flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • Add oil to the pan until hot. Once heated, sear your roast on all sides.
  • Place the roast into the slow cooker and place cut onions around it.
  • Add two large cans of mushrooms (with water from the cans).
  • Cover with a package of onion soup mix and cook on low for 9-10 hours.
  • Retrieve from slow cooker and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 4 grams

THE BEST EVER SLOW COOKER POT ROAST RECIPE BY TASTY



The Best Ever Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe by Tasty image

This slow cooker pot roast only takes six ingredients to make thanks to a packet of onion soup mix. It gives the roast a ton of flavor without a ton of work, and no one will even know it's there. The best part? You just dump everything into the slow cooker, walk away for a few hours, and dinner practically cooks itself. Serve it over egg noodles or rice and dinner is good to go.

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lb chuck roast
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 oz dried onion soup mix
1 onion, diced
3 gold potatoes, diced
3 large carrots, chopped
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Place the chuck roast in a 7-quart (6 ½ liters) slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the onion soup pack and top with vegetables and water.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 89 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SLOW-COOKER POT ROAST



Slow-Cooker Pot Roast image

I work full time, so this slow cooker roast beef is my go-to when I want a hearty, home cooked meal. It's a comfort to walk in and smell this simmering slow cooker pot roast that I know will be fall-apart tender and delicious. -Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon beef base
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, whisk water and beef base; add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Sprinkle roast with pepper; transfer to slow cooker. Drizzle with Worcestershire sauce. Cook roast, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast to a serving platter; tent with foil. Strain cooking juices, reserving vegetables. Skim fat from cooking juices. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; gradually whisk in cooking juices. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cooked vegetables. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SLOW COOKER POT ROAST



Slow Cooker Pot Roast image

It's quick and easy to assemble.

Provided by keylimeone

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Pot Roast Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion, sliced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (1.2 ounce) package dry beef gravy mix
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
½ cup water, or as needed
5 whole peeled carrots

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread the onion slices out into the bottom of the cooker.
  • Spread the flour out onto a work surface. Sprinkle the chuck roast with salt and black pepper, and roll the roast in the flour to coat all sides. Using the edge of a small, sturdy plate, pound the flour into the meat. Place the floured roast into the cooker on top of the onions. Whisk together beef gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, and Italian dressing mix in a bowl, and whisk the mixes with water until smooth. Pour over the chuck roast. Distribute carrots around the meat.
  • Cover the cooker, set to Low, and cook until the roast is tender and the gravy has thickened, about 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 86.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1287.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN POT ROAST



Slow-Cooker Italian Pot Roast image

This slow-cooker Italian pot roast is redolent with garlic and spices. When I come home from work to its wonderful fragrance, I can hardly wait to dive in. It's tender and tasty, and so easy to put together.—Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound fresh baby carrots
2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 medium onions, chopped
1 envelope brown gravy mix
2 cans (11.5 ounces each) tomato juice

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown meat on all sides; drain. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic. Cut roast in half; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Top with the carrots, mushrooms, potatoes and onions. In a bowl, whisk gravy mix and tomato juice; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low until tender, 7-1/2 to 8 hours., Freeze option: Freeze cooled beef and vegetable mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, rump roast, or brisket are good options.
  • Sear the beef before slow cooking: This will help develop flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all good choices.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves are all good options.
  • Cook the pot roast on low heat for at least 8 hours: This will allow the meat to become tender and flavorful.
  • Serve the pot roast with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker pot roast recipe is an easy and delicious way to make a classic comfort food dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tender and flavorful pot roast that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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