Description
This simple crockpot pot roast is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Tender chuck roast, baby potatoes, and carrots slow cook in a rich, creamy onion gravy until perfectly fork-tender. It’s an easy family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, or cozy fall and winter evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 pound chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes
- 1 pound carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the roast with salt and pepper and sear on all sides until browned.
- Place the potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic into the bottom of a large crockpot.
- Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours until the roast is fork-tender.
- Remove the roast and shred with two forks.
- Return the shredded beef to the crockpot and stir into the creamy gravy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Chuck roast gives the most tender results.
- For an even richer gravy, stir in ½ cup sour cream before serving.
- Leftovers store well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Serve with crusty bread or homemade dinner rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 8 HOURS
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American