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Cozy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe Easy Homemade Root Vegetables Meal

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A comforting slow cooker pot roast with tender beef chuck and root vegetables, perfect for busy days and cozy dinners. This recipe features simple ingredients and a no-fuss method that delivers rich, savory flavors and melt-in-your-mouth meat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, well-marbled
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 medium yellow potatoes, halved
  • 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Peel the carrots and parsnips, cut into chunks roughly 2 inches long. Halve the potatoes and slice the onion into thick rings. Set aside.
  2. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the roast in the pan and brown each side for about 3-4 minutes until a rich crust forms.
  4. Place the browned roast in the slow cooker insert. Surround it with the prepared root vegetables and sliced onions.
  5. Scatter minced garlic over the top, then spoon 2 tablespoons tomato paste around the meat and veggies. Pour in 2 cups beef broth and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce. Tuck in the fresh thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours, or on high for about 5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  7. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving. If the sauce is thinner than desired, transfer some liquid to a saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened.
  8. Slice or shred the pot roast and serve with the root vegetables, spooning the rich cooking juices over the top.

Notes

Browning the roast before slow cooking adds deeper flavor and better texture. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain temperature. Let the roast rest 10 minutes before slicing to keep it moist. You can substitute Yukon gold potatoes for yellow potatoes and turnips for parsnips. For gluten-free, ensure Worcestershire sauce and broth are gluten-free. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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