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5-Minute Prep Crockpot Pot Roast

A tender, hearty slow-cooked dinner featuring chuck roast, vegetables, and savory broth, perfect for busy days.

  • Total Time: 605 to 605 minutes
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 to 4 pounds Chuck roast
  • 4 Carrots, chopped
  • 4 Potatoes, diced
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary

Instructions

  1. Place the chuck roast in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Add the chopped carrots, diced potatoes, and chopped onion around the roast.
  3. Combine the beef broth, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
  4. Whisk until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the seasoned broth over the roast and vegetables.
  6. Add optional herbs over the top.
  7. Cover the crockpot with its lid.
  8. Cook on low for 480 to 600 minutes (8 to 10 hours) or on high for 240 to 360 minutes (4 to 6 hours).
  9. Check the roast for fork-tenderness.
  10. Remove the roast, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice or shred.
  11. Serve the vegetables and spoon cooking juices over the pot roast.

Notes

Choose marbled chuck for best results and always let the roast rest before slicing.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 540 to 600 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 495
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: crockpot, pot roast, slow cooker, beef, comfort food