Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy
This Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy is the ultimate comfort food. Featuring tender chuck roast, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy, it’s a perfect one-pot meal for family dinners or special occasions. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the irresistible aroma of a classic home-cooked meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 pound chuck roast
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz baby carrots
- 16 oz gold potatoes halved or quartered if large
- 1/2 cup red wine optional; can substitute with additional beef broth
- 1 tablespoon herb and garlic seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 sweet yellow onion sliced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup tapioca pearls for thickening
- 1/4 cup cornstarch for slurry
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with herb and garlic seasoning, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chuck roast on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side, to create a golden crust. (Optional step for added flavor.)
- Place the browned chuck roast into the slow cooker. Arrange baby carrots, halved potatoes, minced garlic, and sliced onion around the roast.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups beef broth, red wine (if using), tomato paste, and tapioca pearls. Pour this mixture over the chuck roast and vegetables.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8-10 hours, or High for 4-6 hours, until the chuck roast is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/4 cup water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and continue cooking on low to thicken the gravy.
- Remove the chuck roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. Slice the roast against the grain or shred into chunks. Ladle the rich gravy over the roast and vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, try substituting some of the beef broth with mushroom broth or adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionsCalories: 674kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 31.7gFat: 37.7gSaturated Fat: 16.5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 670mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
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