Description
Experience the magic of slow cooking with this Crock Pot Chuck Roast, a dish that delivers tender, flavorful meat with minimal effort. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe combines a well-seasoned chuck roast with savory beef broth and aromatic herbs, creating a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to impress. The low and slow cooking method transforms the meat into melt-in-your-mouth goodness, while optional vegetables add nutrition and color to your plate. With great leftovers for easy meal prep throughout the week, this hearty dish is a must-try for anyone seeking comfort food that doesn’t compromise on flavor or convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chuck roast (trimmed if needed)
- 2 tbsp steak seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Optional: 2 lbs potatoes
- Optional: 1 lb carrots
- Optional: 1 yellow onion
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast by coating it with oil and seasoning it generously with steak seasoning and thyme.
- Sear each side of the roast in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet, simmer briefly, then transfer to your slow cooker.
- If using vegetables, prepare them and layer on top of the roast in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for about 7–8 hours or high for 3.5–4 hours.
- Check tenderness; when easily shreddable, dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into slow cooker liquid to thicken gravy.
- Cook for an additional hour if necessary, then serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg