Description
A hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Roast slow-cooked to perfection with tender baby potatoes and carrots, enhanced with a rich, savory gravy made from seared chuck roast drippings and broth.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 3–4 lb. Chuck Roast
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Liquids and Gravy
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 tsp better than bouillon)
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce (can substitute Worcestershire sauce)
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 2–3 drops Kitchen Bouquet browning and seasoning sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
Vegetables
- 2 ¼ lbs. baby potatoes (cut in half or thirds if large; leave small ones whole)
- 2 lbs. whole carrots (peeled and cut into halves or thirds)
Other
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Season the Roast: Pat the chuck roast completely dry. Mix together all the seasoning ingredients (brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, black pepper) and massage the mixture onto all sides of the roast. Then, evenly coat the roast with 2 tablespoons of flour.
- Sear the Roast: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the roast and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until a brown crust forms, adjusting heat as needed. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Gravy Base: Whisk together chicken broth, beef broth, beef bouillon cube, onion powder, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Add some of this mixture to the skillet used for searing to deglaze the browned bits by scraping the bottom and sides with a silicone spatula. Transfer all the gravy mixture along with the softened bits to the slow cooker.
- Add Roast to Slow Cooker: Place the seared roast into the slow cooker gravy mixture, including any juices collected from the plate.
- Prepare Vegetables: Cut the baby potatoes in halves or thirds so pieces are roughly uniform in size, or leave small potatoes whole. Peel and chop the carrots into halves or thirds, slicing very thick carrots lengthwise as needed.
- Arrange Vegetables: Place the potatoes around the roast in the slow cooker and top with carrots evenly.
- Cook the Roast: Cover the slow cooker with the lid tightly and cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, avoiding opening the lid during cooking to maintain heat.
- Remove Cooked Ingredients: Carefully take out the roast, carrots, and potatoes and place them on a serving platter. Tent with foil to keep warm.
- Prepare the Gravy: Using oven mitts, transfer the cooking juices from the slow cooker to a saucepan or place the crockpot insert on the stovetop if it is safe to do so.
- Thicken the Gravy: Bring the juices to a boil. Whisk together corn starch and cold water until smooth, then gradually add the mixture to the boiling gravy while whisking continuously.
- Simmer Gravy: Reduce heat to low and simmer the gravy until thickened to desired consistency. Optionally, add 2-3 drops of Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce for a deeper color.
- Finish Gravy: Swirl in 1 tablespoon of cold unsalted butter before serving to add richness and shine.
- Serve: Season the cooked carrots and potatoes with salt and pepper if desired and serve alongside the tender roast and rich gravy.
Notes
- You can use other beef cuts suitable for slow cooking like brisket or round roast if unavailable.
- Leaving the slow cooker lid closed during cooking is essential to maintain temperature and cook evenly.
- Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce is optional but adds a richer color and deeper flavor to the gravy.
- If potatoes are small (1-2 inches), they can remain whole to retain texture.
- Searing the roast before slow cooking locks in flavor and enhances gravy taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (high) or 9 hours (low)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot Roast, Slow Cooker Beef Roast, Pot Roast with Vegetables, Easy Crockpot Dinner, Comfort Food
