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Tender Slow-Cooked Roast

Tender Slow-Cooked Roast
Tender Slow-Cooked Roast
Ultimate Slow Cooker Pot Roast

๐Ÿ‘‰โœ…๏ธ๐Ÿ”น๏ธ Ultimate Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Imagine coming home to the rich aroma of tender beef and savory herbs โ€” comfort in every bite.

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ Comfort Food
โฑ๏ธ Total: 8h 15m
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Serves: ~6

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ Why Youโ€™ll Love It

  • โœ…๏ธ Minimal prep โ€” the slow cooker does the work.
  • โœ…๏ธ Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef with tender veggies.
  • โœ…๏ธ Great for family dinners and easy entertaining.

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ Ingredients

  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ 3โ€“4 lbs (1.5โ€“2 kg) chuck roast
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ Salt & pepper, to taste
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium optional)
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ 3 carrots, chopped
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ 3 potatoes, cut into chunks
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ 1 tsp dried rosemary

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ Instructions

  1. โžก๏ธ Season the meat: Generously season the roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. โžก๏ธ Sear for flavor: In a hot skillet, brown each side for ~3 minutes (optional but recommended).
  3. โžก๏ธ Layer the veggies: Place onion, carrots, potatoes, and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. โžก๏ธ Add the roast & broth: Set the seared roast on top, pour in beef broth, and sprinkle thyme & rosemary.
  5. โžก๏ธ Cook: Cover and cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours until very tender.
  6. โžก๏ธ Serve: Shred with forks or slice, serve hot with veggies and drizzle with cooking juices.
Chefโ€™s Tips:
  • Sear the meat first for deeper flavor and better color.
  • Donโ€™t overcrowd the slow cooker โ€” give the roast room to cook evenly.
  • Customize: add a splash of red wine or a dash of Worcestershire for depth.

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ Storage & Reheating

Cool completely, store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

๐Ÿ”น๏ธ Nutrition (per ~300g serving)

โ—พ๏ธ Calories: 380 โ—พ๏ธ Protein: 30g โ—พ๏ธ Carbs: 30g โ—พ๏ธ Fat: 18g โ—พ๏ธ Sodium: 700mg

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