Crock Pot Chuck Roast (SO tender & easy!)
Crock Pot Chuck Roast (SO tender & easy!) is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights or special occasions. This comforting dish transforms an affordable cut of beef into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece, requiring minimal effort. Just season, sear, and let your slow cooker work its magic while you focus on other tasks! The combination of rich beef broth and aromatic herbs creates a depth of flavor that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Serve it with your favorite vegetables or sides, and enjoy a hearty meal that’s perfect for leftovers throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chuck roast (trimmed)
- Oil
- 2 tbsp steak seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup water
- Optional: 2 lbs potatoes
- Optional: 1 lb carrots
- Optional: 1 yellow onion
Instructions
- Prepare the roast by coating it with oil and seasoning it generously with steak seasoning and thyme.
- Sear each side in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes until browned; then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up browned bits, then add this to the slow cooker.
- If using vegetables, prepare them and place on top of the roast in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3.5-4 hours until tender.
- Check tenderness an hour before serving; add cornstarch mixed with water to thicken gravy if desired.
- Serve meat warm with gravy and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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