Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Pot Roast, a comforting and hearty dish perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Tender beef chuck roast infused with garlic and herbs, cooked low and slow until perfectly tender. Serve with vegetables and a savory gravy for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 large carrots (cut into chunks)
- 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
- 1 yellow onion (quartered)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Season the Roast: Pat the roast dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, parsley, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Sear the Roast: Brown the roast on all sides in a skillet.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place carrots, potatoes, and onion in the slow cooker. Put the roast on top.
- Mix the Broth: Combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the roast and vegetables.
- Cook: Slow cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours until tender.
- Make Gravy: Thicken cooking liquid with cornstarch mixture for a gravy.
- Serve: Slice or shred the roast and enjoy with vegetables and gravy.
Notes
- This recipe is great for meal prep and leftovers.
- You can use fresh herbs instead of dried, just increase the amount.
- Try adding parsnips or celery for more variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
