– 3-5 lbs beef chuck roast
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 teaspoons garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 4 cups beef broth
– 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
– 4 medium carrots, chopped
– 3-4 medium potatoes, diced
– 1 onion, quartered
– 3 sprigs fresh thyme
– 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
– 2 bay leaves
Creating your very own Low-And-Slow Beef Pot Roast is straightforward. Just follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Meat: Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. This will help achieve a nice sear. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Sear the Roast: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the roast on all sides until a golden-brown crust forms. This step adds incredible flavor.
3. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the seared roast into your slow cooker.
4. Add Liquid: Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the roast, ensuring it’s partially submerged.
5. Add Vegetables: Scatter the chopped carrots, potatoes, and quartered onion around the roast in the slow cooker.
6. Incorporate Herbs: Tuck the sprigs of thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves around the edges.
7. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and set your slow cooker to low heat. Allow it to cook for 4-6 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
8. Rest the Roast: Once the roast is done, carefully remove it from the slow cooker. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
9. Serve with Vegetables: Adjust seasoning in the broth as necessary and serve the pot roast with the vegetables on the side, drizzling some of the broth over the top.
10. Enjoy!: Dig into your perfectly cooked, flavorful pot roast with family and friends.