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A close-up of a serving plate featuring a portion of tender, slow-cooked pot roast surrounded by perfectly cooked carrots, potatoes, and onions. The dish is drizzled with its rich, slow-cooked gravy and garnished with fresh herbs, beautifully presented over the white marble cooktop.

Crockpot Pot Roast Recipe

This crockpot pot roast is a hearty, melt-in-your-mouth dish with tender beef, savory broth, and flavorful veggies. A classic comfort meal that's effortless yet incredibly satisfying for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 540 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (Crockpot)
  • Large skillet (for searing)
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Tongs
  • Measuring Cup

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds chuck roast
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 3 potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped

Instructions
 

  • Season the roast generously with salt and pepper.
    A close-up of a raw 4-pound chuck roast resting on a wooden cutting board, generously coated with evenly distributed salt and pepper. The scene is set on a white marble cooktop, preparing the roast for the searing process.
  • Sear the meat in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
    A close-up of a black skillet placed on a white marble cooktop, where the seasoned chuck roast is being seared in sizzling olive oil. The surface of the meat develops a deep golden-brown crust as a pair of tongs holds it in place.
  • Place the roast in the slow cooker and sprinkle with dry onion soup mix.
    A close-up of a slow cooker on a white marble cooktop, with the seared chuck roast placed inside. A hand is seen sprinkling a packet of dry onion soup mix evenly over the top of the meat, ensuring a flavorful seasoning.
  • Add water, carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery around the roast.
    A close-up of a slow cooker on a white marble cooktop, now with water being poured over the browned roast. Surrounding the meat, chopped carrots, peeled and cubed potatoes, diced onion, and chopped celery are neatly arranged, ready to be slow-cooked together.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4-5 hours) until the meat is tender.
    A close-up of the fully cooked chuck roast inside the slow cooker on a white marble cooktop. The meat is incredibly tender, falling apart effortlessly as a pair of tongs lifts a juicy, shredded portion from the flavorful broth.
  • Shred or slice the roast, mixing it with the flavorful juices.
  • Serve hot, with vegetables and the rich, slow-cooked gravy.
  • Enjoy with your favorite sides like bread, coleslaw, or a light salad.
    A close-up of a serving plate featuring a portion of tender, slow-cooked pot roast surrounded by perfectly cooked carrots, potatoes, and onions. The dish is drizzled with its rich, slow-cooked gravy and garnished with fresh herbs, beautifully presented over the white marble cooktop.