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Delicious pot roast cooked in a crock pot with vegetables and spices

Best Pot Roast Crock Pot Recipe

This pot roast recipe is simple to prepare in a crock pot, resulting in a tender and flavorful meal perfect for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1 ounce dry onion soup mix
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Season the beef roast evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place the seasoned roast into the crock pot and arrange potatoes, carrots, and celery around it.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth and dry onion soup mix, then pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
  • Remove the roast and vegetables from the crock pot, shred the beef, and serve warm with the cooking liquid.

Notes

For best results, sear the beef roast in a hot pan before adding it to the crock pot to lock in extra flavor. You can also add other root vegetables like parsnips or sweet potatoes.