Pot Roast Recipe

A classic pot roast is the perfect comfort food tender beef slowly cooked with hearty vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth. This easy pot roast recipe delivers a melt-in-your-mouth meal that’s perfect for Sunday dinners or cozy nights in. Whether you cook it in a slow cooker, oven, or Dutch oven, this recipe guarantees juicy meat and perfectly cooked vegetables every time. Find more healthy and tasty Pot Roast Recipe ideas here.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds chuck roast
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix
• 1 cup water
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped

Directions

• Gather all the ingredients and season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Sear the roast for about 4 minutes on each side until evenly browned.
• Place the seared roast into the slow cooker and sprinkle the dry onion soup mix over the top.
• Pour in the water, then add carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery around the meat.
• Cover and cook on Low for 8–10 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
• Once done, remove the roast and vegetables. Slice or shred the beef and serve hot with its flavorful broth.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
• Total Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Yield: 1 full pot roast