10/16/2026
Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast
Ingredients
3–4 lb beef chuck roast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 large carrots, cut into chunks
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
Place the chopped onions, garlic, and carrots in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Set the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Pour over the roast and add the bay leaves.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Remove the roast and vegetables. Discard the bay leaves.
Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker juices and cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes until the gravy thickens.
Slice or shred the beef and serve with carrots and plenty of rich gravy.