Comfort Food Alert: Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy
Comfort Food Alert: Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy is the ultimate cozy dish that warms both body and soul. Tender chuck roast simmers for hours alongside vibrant vegetables, creating a rich, savory gravy that brings everyone to the table. Perfect for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner, this easy recipe allows you to enjoy flavorful home-cooked goodness without spending all day in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 large carrots (thick slices)
- 3 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the roast for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- While the roast sears, chop the carrots, celery, and onion.
- Place the seared roast in the slow cooker and layer the chopped vegetables around it.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Let rest before slicing and serve drizzled with gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg