Melt-in-Your-Mouth Crock Pot Chuck Roast Recipe
This cozy chuck roast is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender, flavorful meat that melts in your mouth. It's a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup additional beef broth
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 4 large carrots chopped into large chunks
- 4 medium potatoes quartered
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Layer sliced onions, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and quartered potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Deglaze the skillet with additional beef broth, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables and pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over it.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until tender.
- Remove the roast and vegetables, letting the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with the broth drizzled over the top.
Notes
Allow the roast to rest before slicing for the best texture.