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Juicy, tender roast beef cooked in a crockpot with carrots, potatoes, and herbs — slow-cooked to perfection for rich flavor and effortless comfort food vibes.

Ultimate Roast Crockpot Recipe

Tender, slow-cooked chuck roast with rich gravy, hearty potatoes, and sweet carrots — a no-fuss comfort meal that tastes like you tried (but didn’t). Set it, forget it, and stun them at dinner.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3–4 lb chuck roast or bottom round (chuck preferred)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 4 carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional for umami)
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for slurry)
  • to taste fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Slow cooker (6–8 quart)
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  3. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes to the crockpot. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, soy sauce, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Pour around (not over) the roast.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the roast shreds easily with a fork.
  6. Remove roast and let rest 10 minutes. Shred or slice. Remove bay leaves.
  7. Ladle 2 cups of cooking liquid into a saucepan. Bring to simmer, whisk in cornstarch slurry, and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened. Season to taste.
  8. Return meat to crockpot or serve separately with veggies. Spoon over gravy and top with fresh parsley.

Notes

To level up the flavor, don’t skip the sear. Use fresh herbs if possible, and add a splash of balsamic for brightness. Leftovers reheat beautifully and freeze well for easy future meals.