Fall-Apart Tender Pot Roast

🌟 Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables

Looking for a comforting, hearty meal that practically cooks itself? 👉 This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a classic, packed with tender beef, flavorful broth, and perfectly cooked vegetables. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a family weekend meal, this dish brings everyone to the table. 

🔹️Just a few steps, and your slow cooker does the rest.

🍽️ Ingredients:

👉 For the Pot Roast:

 ◾️ 3–4 lb beef chuck roast

◾️ 2 tbsp olive oil

◾️ 1 tsp salt

◾️ ½ tsp black pepper

◾️ 1 tsp garlic powder

◾️ 1 tsp onion powder

◾️ 1 tsp dried thyme

◾️ 1 tsp smoked paprika

👉 For the Vegetables: 

◾️ 1 lb baby potatoes, halved

◾️ 1 cup baby carrots

◾️ 1 large onion, quartered

◾️ 3 cloves garlic, minced

👉 For the Broth: 

◾️ 2 cups beef broth

◾️ 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

◾️ 1 tbsp tomato paste

◾️ 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional – adds depth)

Absolutely! Here's the Directions section for your Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables recipe — written clearly and step-by-step for easy following:

🔪 Directions:

👉 Step 1: Sear the Roast

◾️ Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

◾️ Season the beef chuck roast with:

  ✅ 1 tsp salt

  ✅ ½ tsp black pepper

  ✅ 1 tsp garlic powder

  ✅ 1 tsp onion powder

  ✅ 1 tsp dried thyme

  ✅ 1 tsp smoked paprika

◾️ Sear the roast for 3–4 minutes on each side until browned. This adds rich flavor!

👉 Step 2: Layer the Vegetables

◾️ In the bottom of your slow cooker, add:

  🔹️ 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)

  🔹️ 1 cup baby carrots

  🔹️ 1 large onion (quartered)

  🔹️ 3 cloves garlic (minced)

👉 Step 3: Add Roast & Broth

◾️ Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.

◾️ In a bowl, whisk together:

  ✅ 2 cups beef broth

  ✅ 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  ✅ 1 tbsp tomato paste

  ✅ 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional for extra depth)

◾️ Pour the mixture over the roast and veggies.

👉 Step 4: Slow Cook

◾️ Cover with lid.

◾️ Cook on:

  🕒 LOW for 8–10 hours or

  🕒 HIGH for 4–6 hours

◾️ The roast is ready when it’s fork-tender and easily shreds.

👉 Step 5: Shred & Serve

◾️ Remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.

◾️ Gently stir the vegetables in the flavorful juices.

◾️ Serve together on a large platter or bowl. Enjoy warm! 🍽️

🔹️ 5 Tips for the Perfect Pot Roast:

1. ✅️ Sear the Meat First: Browning the roast in a pan adds rich flavor that you can’t get from slow cooking alone.

2. ✅️ Layer Smartly: Place veggies on the bottom of the slow cooker — they need more time to cook than the meat.

3. ✅️ Low & Slow Wins: Cooking on LOW for 8–10 hours yields the most tender, fall-apart roast.

4. ✅️ Don’t Overcrowd: Make sure there’s space for liquid and circulation — it helps everything cook evenly.

5. ✅️ Let It Rest: After cooking, let the meat rest 10 minutes before shredding to lock in juices.

➡️ This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is everything you want in a meal: easy, hearty, and bursting with comforting flavors. With minimal prep and a few hours in the slow cooker, you’ll have a dish that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. ◾️ Try it once, and it’ll be a family favorite in no time!