Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

Equipment

• Large skillet

• Slow cooker

• Tongs

• Chef's knife

• Cutting board

• Measuring cups and spoons

1. Season the roast

   • Ingredients:
     • 3 pounds chuck roast
     • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
     • 1 teaspoon black pepper
   • Action: Pat roast dry and season all sides with salt and pepper.

2. Sear for flavor

   • Ingredients:
     • Seasoned chuck roast
     • 2 tablespoons olive oil
   • Action: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear roast 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned, then transfer to a plate.

3. Layer vegetables

   • Ingredients:
     • 1 onion, sliced
     • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
     • 1 pound baby potatoes
     • 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
   • Action: Place onion, garlic, potatoes, and carrots in the slow cooker as the base.

4. Make the braising liquid

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 cups beef broth
     • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
     • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
     • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
   • Action: Whisk broth with tomato paste, Worcestershire, and thyme until combined.

5. Slow cook

   • Ingredients:
     • Sear-roasted chuck roast
     • Prepared braising liquid
   • Action: Nestle roast over vegetables, pour liquid on top, cover, and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH 4–5) until fork tender.

6. Finish and serve

   • Ingredients:
     • Cooked roast and vegetables
   • Action: Transfer roast to a platter and shred or slice. Serve with vegetables and spoonfuls of cooking liquid.