Why We Love Crock Pot Chuck Roast
We have a glorious beef pot roast recipe here on the site that can be made on the stovetop and finished in the oven. We’ve also added instructions for crockpot cooking to the original recipe. Yet here we wanted to create a specified recipe for Beef Chuck Roast in a Slow Cooker. One that requires no pre-cooking at all but still tastes incredibly meaty and tender… And, I have to say, we totally nailed it! It’s so effortless that all our slow cooker lovers can come straight to this recipe without second-guessing. The secret to the best pot roast, whether made on the stovetop or in a crockpot, is adding a little bacon for extra flavor, adding plenty of aromatic vegetables and herbs, and extra carrots. Never skimp on the carrots, the sweetness adds so much depth to the dish. This dump-and-go slow cooker dish is a nod to my mom’s classic pot roast recipe linked above. I grew up on this dish, having made and eaten it hundreds of times. So trust me when I tell you that you are going to give this recipe 5 stars and make it a regular on your comfort food menu, too!
Ingredients You Need
Bacon – thick-cut and left whole Beef chuck roast – boneless Baby potatoes – scrubbed and left whole Carrots – peeled and cut into large chunks Sweet onion – or yellow onions, peeled and sliced into large wedges Garlic cloves – peeled and smashed Fresh thyme and rosemary – for the most robust and herbaceous flavors Bay leaves – adds an earthy note to balance the savoriness Water – to make the gravy Worcestershire – this salty, savory, umami-licious sauce adds delicious depth to the gravy Beef base – concentrated beef broth to enhance the overall yummy beefy taste Salt and pepper – just a bit of each
How to Make Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
Serving Suggestions
Ladle servings of the slow cooker pot roast into bowls with the thin gravy, or onto plates to serve more “dry” style. Either way, I suggest having plenty of warm crusty bread or breadsticks on the table for sopping up the au jus! I also like to have a fresh green salad on the table… Some crunchy veggies help to cut through the richness, without overpowering all of the yummy comfort food goodness you love!
Looking for More Easy Slow Cooker Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:
Crock Pot Shepherd’s Pie Retro Crockpot Roast Beef (Shredded Beef) Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with Potatoes and Onions Crock-Pot Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes
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