Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

1. 1

   Step 1

   Season the roast

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

   Step 2

   Sear for flavor

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

   Step 3

   Build the base

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

   Step 4

   Mix the braising liquid

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 cups beef broth
     • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
     • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
     • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
     • 1 bay leaf (optional)
   • Action: Whisk broth with tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaf.
5. 5

   Step 5

   Slow cook

   • Ingredients:
     • Sear-roasted chuck roast
     • Prepared braising liquid
   • Action: Nestle the roast over the vegetables, pour in the liquid, cover, and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 to 5) until fork tender.
6. 6

   Step 6

   Finish and serve

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

Equipment

• Large skillet

• Slow cooker

• Tongs

• Chef's knife

• Cutting board

• Measuring cups and spoons