Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Crock Pot Chuck Roast recipe, where tender beef meets rich, savory gravy in a simple, slow-cooked dish. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this melt-in-your-mouth roast is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. With minimal effort, you can create a deliciously hearty meal that impresses everyone at the table. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables for a delightful dining experience. Ideal for leftovers, this versatile recipe ensures you can enjoy succulent beef sandwiches or salads the next day. Discover how easy it is to turn a basic chuck roast into a culinary masterpiece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 2 tbsp steak seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 lbs potatoes (optional)
- 1 lb carrots (optional)
- 1 yellow onion (optional)
Instructions
- Coat the chuck roast with oil and season generously with steak seasoning and thyme.
- Sear the roast in a hot skillet on both sides until browned, then transfer it to the slow cooker.
- Deglaze the skillet with beef broth, scraping up any browned bits, and pour over the roast.
- If using vegetables, prepare and add them on top of the roast.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3.5-4 hours until tender.
- To thicken gravy, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the slow cooker; cook for an additional hour if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of beef (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg