The Easiest Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Love comfort food? Then this is for you. Our pot roast recipe is amazingly delicious and slow cooked to perfection.
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10mintutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 6hours
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10mintutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 6hours
Ingredients
  • olive oilas needed
  • 2 1/2 – 3pounds whole chuck roast
  • 1/2cup all purpose flour
  • 1teaspoon salt
  • 1teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 onionsthickly sliced
  • 4 large carrotssliced
  • 3 garlic clovessmashed
  • 1tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2cups Beef broth
  • 6-8 baby red potatoesquartered or cut into eigths
  • 2sprigs rosemary
  • parsleyoptional, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Coat bottom of a slow cooker pot with olive oil and set on sear setting.
  2. In a large bowl or large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Dredge the roast in the seasoned flour mixture, then sear on all sides. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Add more olive oil to the pot, if needed. Still on the sear setting, add the onions and carrots to the pot and saute, stirring occasionally. Once the onions are softened and translucent, add the smashed garlic and saute for another minute or two.
  4. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Saute for another 3-5 minutes. Then add the broth and deglaze the pot.
  5. Add the potatoes, rosemary, and roast to the pot. Set to to slow cook on low for 6 hours. Serve while warm.