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Easy Crock Pot Roast

By Rachael | Updated on May 18, 2020

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Easy Crock Pot Roast

This simple crock pot chuck roast recipe will have your mouth absolutely watering as it slow cooks to perfection over 8 hours.

This is an easy crock pot meal that you can put on and forget about. Simply add your chuck roast, potatoes, and carrots to your crock pot and let it cook.

8 hours later you’ll have a delicious chuck roast and a complete meal waiting for you. Let the crock pot do all the work!

If you love family crock pot dinner meals try this Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff, Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken, Crock Pot Chipotle Pork Tacos or  Crock Pot Sweet Chili,

Crock pot chuck roast with potatoes and carrots 2 silver plates with a fork over one plate

A simple slow cooker roast, perfect for Sunday dinner

I am an old fashioned farm girl at heart. My favorite Sunday dinner is crock pot roast. Having a roast with potatoes and carrots just makes me feel nostalgic, and comforted.

And beyond the nostalgia factor, and the comfort food thing, one of the biggest perks of this recipe is it can be thrown together in the morning, and will work its magic all day, so you can come home to a pot of delicious comfort food.

This Crock Pot Pot Roast is one of my favorite recipes.

If it is Sunday, I love to throw this pot roast together before we head off to church, then come home to a house that smells like heaven.

My mouth is watering right now just thinking about the tasty deliciousness of this crock pot dish. By the time I throw a salad together and set the table, it is ready to serve. We rarely have leftovers. And I highly suggest using the carrots, the combo is to die for!

Now, I don’t typically have the patience to take the drippings and make a gravy to serve over it. But if you do, then just know that this combination makes one heck of a gravy.

And if you make mashed potatoes instead of adding the potatoes, those drippings become a killer mashed potato gravy. The option is yours.

A chuck roast being held over a crock pot full of potatoes and carrots

How to make pot roast in the crock pot:

  • If you really want an amazingly juicy and tender crock pot pot roast cooked in the slow cooker, there are a few things you have to do, and it all starts with a good sear. My favorite fry pan is made by Anolon.  I love the Anolon products because they are heavy duty and allow for quick and even heating, they are non stick for an easy clean up, and metal utensil safe.  Use tongs, and get all around the pot roast, including the edges; and make sure to seal it up nice and tight. Make sure you have a hot pan, a little oil, and pat your roast dry so it sears, not steams.
  • Add enough liquid, to your crock pot but not too much. I have a Hamilton Beach crock pot which I love because it is easy to program so there is no need to keep watch on your recipe, it cleans up easily and has dishwasher safe stoneware and lid. It even has a three temperature setting and will automatically switch to warm when roast has finished.
  • If your roast is on the smaller side, add your carrots and potatoes first; then, put the roast on top. Otherwise the roast with boil and won’t be as tender. You want the meat to become nice and juicy and infused with the flavors of the broth, but not boiled. I like to pull it apart into chunks, and put it back in the drippings for 5 minutes or so, that way it can absorb back in some of the juice and get extra moist.
  • Time. Giving a crock pot roast enough time is critical to tenderness. If you are impatient, you are going to be dealing with something dry and chewy. So give it time to get nice and tender.

Delicious pot roast with potatoes and carrots on a silver plate with a fork with a piece of roast, potato, and a carrot stuck on it

Storing

  • Another beautiful thing about this dish is easy cleanup and easy storage. Simply pour the remainder of the contents into one storage container and viola! No need to separate the meat from the veggies. It’s all just soft and tender oneness.
  • If you do end up having enough leftovers to enjoy for later, make sure that you use a good air tight container, or wrap everything up so that it is sealed tight.
  • The shelf life that pot roast has in the fridge is no longer than 4 days. After four days I just wouldn’t risk eating it, as that is the recommended time before spoilage.
  • If you decide to freeze your pot roast, however, the average recommended shelf life is between 6 and 12 months.

Simple mashed potatoes gravy from roast drippings

  • To convert your drippings into mashed potato gravy… then when the roast is done, add 1 can of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup as the last ingredient to the crock pot. This will thicken the drippings into a quick and easy and mmm, so good gravy!
  • Also, if you are wanting to invite a friend(s) to Sunday Dinner, this time-honored meal will help them to feel right at home!

What pairs well with crock pot roast

Not only is this Crock Pot Pot Roast tender and delicious, but it is a pretty complete meal. All it needs to compliment it further is a simple roll, salad, or dessert.

Here are some more easy ideas to pair with your amazing roast!

  • Simple and Quick Dinner Rolls
  • Garlic Bread Twists
  • Strawberry Pecan Spinach Salad
  • Easy Turtle Poke Cake
  • Summer Fruit Salad

Easy Crock Pot Roast Recipe

Simple fall apart tender pot roast, this is one of the best pot roasts you will ever eat, and it is so easy. Just stick everything in the slow cooker and let it do it's work!
3.83 from 35 votes
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Course: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pot roast
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 460kcal
Author: Rachael Yerkes

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb Chuck Roast or Beef Roast of Choice
  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced thin
  • 1 Tbs minced garlic
  • 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 Tbs brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs minced dry onions
  • 1 Tbs dried parsley
  • 1 Tbs dried oregano
  • 1 Tbs beef bouillon the paste kind, or cubes
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 lbs potatoes cubed
  • 1 lb baby carrots

Instructions

  • Using aFrying Pan brown all sides of your roast by heating olive oil over medium-high heat, and searing all the sides.
  • In a Crock Pot/Slow Cookeradd: onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, brown sugar, minced dry onion, dried parsley, dried oregano, bouillion, and beef broth.
  • Add roast to slow cooker
  • Wash and cube potatoes, add to crock pot
  • Add baby carrots
  • Push them down so they are submersed in the liquid.
  • Cook 7-8 hours on medium or high, until roast is fall apart tender (patience)
  • Enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 1444mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 10459IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 9mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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Crock Pot Roast: This is such an easy and tasty pot roast; it is fall apart tender, juicy, moist, flavorful, and the perfect Sunday dinner meal. You can't go wrong with this recipe!

 

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Comments

  1. Karly says

    August 8, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    I think I smell a new fall go-to. This looks absolutely divine, and I love how simple it is!!
    Reply
  2. charlotte says

    August 8, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    This looks incredible!! I can smell that aroma all through the house already!
    Reply
  3. Susan says

    August 9, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    My crock pot has only low and high. Can this be cooked on low? I have always heard that you should not cook roasts on high. Thanks.
    Reply
  4. Lindsey says

    August 19, 2017 at 12:33 am

    Do you put the vegetables in at the same time as the roast. If not how long do you wait?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      August 21, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Yes, I just put it all in, and stir, then cook.
      Reply
  5. Fred Hicks says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:39 am

    This recipe only says it’s good for one person how about three adults? I can’t imagine tripling the recipe? Thoughts please!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      October 25, 2017 at 7:09 am

      Oh shoot, that is a mis-type. It serves 4
      Reply
  6. Charnell says

    October 18, 2017 at 10:35 am

    My crockpot has low and high. For 8 hours that you state, which setting should we use?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      October 21, 2017 at 9:05 am

      Hmmm, start at high and check it part way.
      Reply
  7. WALTER says

    October 19, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    serves 1 ?????
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      October 21, 2017 at 9:04 am

      Nope. Hahah typo. I will have to fix that Thanks.
      Reply
  8. Judy natvig says

    January 1, 2018 at 10:19 am

    This is an excellent meal,loved it!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 2, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      Thank you for taking time to comment! So glad you loved it. We too love that one.
      Reply
  9. Kimmi McKnight says

    August 5, 2018 at 4:42 pm

    I want to use this recipe for a pork roast with veggies...so i need to alter the recipe somewhat? Thank you.
    Reply
    • Kimmi McKnight says

      August 5, 2018 at 4:44 pm

      do i need to** lol...sorry, typo!
      Reply
    • Rachael says

      August 6, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      Yes, pork would cook quicker. I haven't made this with pork so I can't say exactly how long.
      Reply
  10. Dawn says

    July 23, 2019 at 5:58 pm

    What are "mined dry onions"?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      July 29, 2019 at 7:24 am

      Hahaha whoops. Should say "Minced" so it is those little dry onions.
      Reply
  11. Leah Parsons says

    August 25, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    Is it really 8 hours on high? Usually when a crock pot is set to 8 hrs it is on the low setting. I’m making sure because I just don’t want to come out with a dry tough pot roast.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      August 27, 2019 at 12:52 am

      Leah, I think this is incorrect, it should be on low. Thank you!
      Reply
      • Leah says

        August 27, 2019 at 10:46 am

        Thanks :)
  12. Denisse says

    September 3, 2019 at 10:00 am

    Can I use a frozen piece of meat
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      September 4, 2019 at 9:11 am

      It is not particularly safe to cook from frozen in a slow cooker, as it can sit at an unsafe temperature for too long.
      Reply
  13. Melissa says

    February 1, 2020 at 10:05 am

    I love this recipe! I make it for my family all the time. I substituted deer meat during hunting season which is also very good! I highly recommend this recipe.
    Reply
  14. Chrissy says

    March 2, 2020 at 8:30 am

    My roast is 6 lbs. should I double everything?
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      March 2, 2020 at 11:37 am

      You can, or you can just use a little more seasoning. You don't really need more liquid.
      Reply
  15. Kara says

    April 24, 2020 at 9:21 am

    Fantastic flavor! I like the carrots a little more crisp, so I let the meat and potatoes cook for an hour or two, then add them. The whole family loved it!
    Reply
  16. Chelsea says

    April 24, 2020 at 9:26 am

    This is seriously the most delicious dinner! We're obsessed! Thanks for sharing!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  17. Alisha says

    April 24, 2020 at 9:39 am

    Our go-to dinner for most Sundays or special occasions. Thanks
    ★★★★★
    Reply

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