Effortless Comfort: The Best Crockpot Pot Roast Recipe

 

 There's nothing quite like the aroma of a delicious meal simmering away all day, promising a warm and satisfying dinner with minimal effort. This Crockpot Pot Roast recipe delivers just that! Tender, fall-apart beef, savory vegetables, and a rich, flavorful gravy all come together beautifully in your slow cooker.

This dish is a true set-it-and-forget-it wonder, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. You'll love coming home to a house filled with the smell of home cooking and a hearty meal ready to serve.

Let your slow cooker do all the work!

Homestyle Crockpot Pot Roast

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 6-8 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH

Ingredients:

• 3-4 pound beef chuck roast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3-4 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 3-4 celery stalks, cut into large chunks
• 1 ½ pounds small red or Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery)
• 1 (1 ounce) packet dry onion soup mix
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Equipment:

• 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker
• Large skillet (optional, for searing)

Instructions:

1.  Prep the Beef: Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2.  Sear the Beef (Optional but Recommended!): For extra flavor and a better crust, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the seared roast to the bottom of your slow cooker. If you're short on time, you can skip this step.

3.  Layer the Vegetables: Arrange the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes around the beef roast in the slow cooker.

4.  Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme until well combined.

5.  Pour & Cook: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.