Pot Roast Dinner Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Roast

   Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.

2. 2

   Sear the Roast

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned roast and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same skillet, add chopped onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker

   Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a slow cooker. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables. Add the potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.

5. 5

   Cook the Roast

   Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart.

6. 6

   Make the Gravy

   Once the roast is cooked, remove the meat and vegetables from the slow cooker and set aside. To make the gravy, strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan.

7. 7

   Thicken the Gravy

   In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the strained cooking liquid in the saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens.

8. 8

   Serve

   Slice the pot roast and serve with the vegetables, drizzled with the brown gravy.