Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Pot Roast
A hearty and comforting slow cooker pot roast infused with garlic and herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the chuck roast: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Prepare the veggies: Chop onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes, then toss them together in a bowl.
- Load the slow cooker: Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker, layer with veggies, pour in beef broth, and sprinkle herbs.
- Time to slow cook: Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Enjoy the aroma: Check the roast halfway through and stir gently to redistribute flavors.
- Serve and savor: Once tender, transfer the roast to a cutting board, let rest, slice, and serve with veggies and broth.
Notes
Feel free to add red wine for extra flavor or swap in different vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pot roast, slow cooker, garlic herb, comfort food, easy recipe