It doesn’t get much better than making this delicious meal with minimal prepping. This Slow Cooker Chuck Roast in Crock-Pot will just take a few minutes to put together, then just set it and forget it! Comfort food doesn’t get much better.
A tender slow cooker chuck roast with hearty chunks of potatoes and carrots cooked in a delicious brown gravy is a comforting meal all will enjoy! It is so simple to make, after 8 hours of simmering in the crock pot you will sit down and indulge in a one pot meal.
This is a great comfort meal for a lazy day. It literally takes a few minutes to prep. You will also love my Slow Cooker Turkey Chili, another delicious and easy crock-pot meal.
Do you have to brown the chuck roast before cooking in the crock-pot?
You do not have to brown the meat before putting it in the crock-pot. But I do recommend doing this additional step. It will be well worth the extra time. Searing the meat caramelizes the natural sugars and locks in the flavors.
How long does it take to cook Slow Cooker Chuck Roast in Crock-Pot?
Sear the roast in a skillet, 3-4 minutes per side. Cook on low in the crock-pot for 8 hours. If you are short of time, cook on high for 5-6 hours. I do recommend cooking on low if you have the time. Slow and low is the way to go!
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Helpful Kitchen Tools
Crock-Pot 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker with Timer and Auto Food Warmer Setting, Stainless Steel
Cuisinart 12-Inch Skillet, Nonstick-Hard-Anodized with Glass Cover, 622-30GP1OXO Good Grips Swivel Vegetable Peeler
Ingredients Needed:
Chuck roast: I prefer to use a chuck roast, it has more marbling which tends to make it more flavorful. If you like you can use a rump roast as well.
Yellow onion: Will turn even sweeter the longer it cooks.
Garlic: I like to use fresh garlic and chop it up small, to make it easier you can also use minced garlic in a jar.
Carrots: Tri-color carrots are what I used in this recipe. You can also use whole baby carrots or any carrot of your choice.
Beef broth: Creates a delicious gravy base.
Worcestershire sauce: Adds great flavor to the gravy.
Flour: Helps to thicken the gravy.
Salt, Pepper, Parsley and Thyme: Perfect blend of seasonings.
How To Make A Slow Cooker Chuck Roast In Crock-Pot
1. Dry the roast with paper towels. Generously season all sides with salt and pepper. Sear your roast for 3-4 minutes on each side. Place the roast in the crock pot.
2. Saute onions and garlic in olive oil. Pour on top of roast.
3. In skillet, add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and flour, whisk together for 1-2 minutes. Add to the crock pot.
4. Add the potatoes, chopped carrots, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until fork tender.
What to serve with a Slow Cooker Chuck Roast in Crock-Pot
This Chuck roast meal is perfect just to serve all alone, but you don’t want to waste a drop of that delicious gravy. Add some crispy bread or a dinner roll to soak it up. If you are a veggie lover, add some green beans or brussels sprouts. A fresh green salad is always a nice addition.
Storage Tips:
After completely cooling the chuck roast, put in a airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
If you chose to freeze the left overs, it can be put in an airtight container and kept in the freezer for 3 months.
PrintSlow Cooker Chuck Roast in Crock-Pot
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (3-4 pound) beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1–1/2 cups of beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 springs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1–1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 5–6 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1–1/2 pounds mini potatoes
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Dry roast with paper towels, season well all over with salt and pepper.
- Sear roast on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer roast to crock pot.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add chopped onions and sauté for three minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional two minutes. Pour the garlic and onions over the roast in the crock pot.
- Heat beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and flour in the skillet and whisk together, lumps are fine. Pour over the roast.
- Place potatoes and carrots over roast. Add fresh thyme. Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper if needed. Slice and enjoy.
