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Easy Crock Pot Pot Roast with Gravy

A tender, flavorful beef dinner slow-cooked with vegetables, broth, garlic, and herbs.

  • Total Time: 600 minutes
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 to 4 pounds Chuck roast
  • 4 Carrots, chopped
  • 3 Potatoes, chopped
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on every side.
  2. Chop the carrots, potatoes, and onion into evenly sized pieces.
  3. Place the chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot.
  4. Set the seasoned roast directly on top of the vegetables.
  5. Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce around the roast.
  6. Scatter the minced garlic and dried thyme over the roast.
  7. Cover the crock pot securely with its lid.
  8. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
  9. Check that the roast yields to a fork and the vegetables feel tender.
  10. Transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving platter.
  11. Strain the remaining cooking liquid into a saucepan.
  12. Skim excess fat from the surface of the liquid.
  13. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  14. Whisk in a small amount of cornstarch mixed with cold water into the simmering liquid.
  15. Cook the gravy until it thickens, then season with salt and pepper.
  16. Spoon the gravy over the sliced roast, potatoes, and carrots.

Notes

Rest the roast for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing for optimal juiciness.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: crock pot, pot roast, beef dinner, slow cooker