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    Crock-Pot Chuck Roast

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Sep 25, 2019 · Modified: Sep 25, 2019 by Dee

    Make the BEST Crock-Pot Chuck Roast with potatoes and carrots for an easy dinner tonight! This slow cooker pot roast is tender, juicy and super flavorful!

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    shredded fall apart chuck roast with potatoes, carrots and celery in the crock-pot

    This Crock Pot roast with potatoes and carrots cooks in a savory blend of beef broth and red wine, which makes it completely fork tender and easy to shred. No seasoning packets, soup mix or cream soups needed!

    Growing up, my mom would always cook pot roast in an oven bag, and it was always amazing. I did the same, until I realized I could make the perfect pot roast in my slow cooker.

    Now, I can let the chuck roast cook slowly all day and not worry about a thing - perfect for busy days! And the result is an easy roast beef dinner that is tender, juicy and insanely flavorful!

    How to Make Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

    First, season the roast all over. I like to use a simple blend of sea salt, garlic powder, dried onions and pepper. Then, place the chuck roast in the Crock-Pot, and add your chopped veggies, beef broth and red wine.

    Do You Have to Brown the Roast?

    Browning the roast adds flavor, but you don't have to do this. If you're in a hurry or just forget or just don't want to, you can skip this step. This roast has plenty of seasoning, plus beef stock and red wine to amp up the flavor!

    beef chuck roast with sea salt, garlic powder, pepper and minced onions in the crock pot

    Do Meat or Vegetables go in the Crock-Pot First?

    I put the meat in first, so that it bastes in the broth and juices. The vegetables go on top so that they don't completely turn to mush. Remember, they're going to be cooking for 5 to 10 hours.

    layer potatoes, baby carrots and celery stalks over chuck roast in crock-pot

    Can You Cook a Crock Pot Chuck Roast on High?

    Yes, you can! While a chuck roast is incredible after 10 hours on low in the slow cooker, I have good results when I cook my chuck roasts on high.

    I like to cook the roasts on high for about 5 hours or until they are done, then switch to low until we're ready to eat. Perfect every time!

    How to Make Tender Crock Pot Roasts

    • Use an acidic ingredient to help tenderize the meat. If you don't want to use red wine, use red wine vinegar or any vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce or paste, soy sauce or pickle juice, as in the famous Mississippi Roast.
    • Cook the meat long enough to break down the tough fibers. If you have time, 10 hours or more is perfect!
    • Keep the slow cooker covered for continuous cooking at an even temperature. You can check the meat's temperature or doneness, but avoid basting or stirring every hour.
    slow cooked beef chuck roast with baby carrots, cut potatoes and celery stalks topped with parsley in the crock pot
    Fork tender beef chuck roast with potatoes and carrots on a plate

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    Easy Chuck Roast Recipe in the Slow Cooker

    shredded fall apart chuck roast with potatoes, carrots and celery in the crock-pot

    Crock-Pot Chuck Roast

    Published by Dee
    Make the BEST Crock-Pot Chuck Roast with potatoes and carrots for an easy dinner tonight! This slow cooker pot roast is tender, juicy and super flavorful!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 hrs
    Total Time 5 hrs 10 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 333 kcal

    Equipment

    • Crock-Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 pound chuck roast
    • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 pound baby carrots
    • 4 Yukon Gold potatoes quartered
    • 2 celery stalks cut into large pieces
    • 1 onion cut into large pieces
    • 3 cloves garlic peeled whole
    • ½ cup beef broth
    • ½ cup red wine

    Instructions
     

    • Pour olive oil into Crock-Pot
    • Season the chuck roast with most of the dry minced onions, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper, then place in the Crock-Pot
    • Add the garlic cloves on top of the roast, then add the onion, potatoes, carrots and celery
    • Pour the beef broth and red wine into the slow cooker, cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low. When done, roast should be above 160 degrees and fork tender and vegetables should be fully cooked and tender

    Notes

    Roast can be cooked on high for 5 to 6 hours or 8 to 10 hours or more on low. You can also cook on high until tender and switch to low until ready to eat.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 29gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 432mgPotassium: 893mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6273IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 6mg
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    Post was originally published in 2013 but has been updated in 2019




     

     

     
     
     


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    Comments

    1. Lora says

      September 27, 2019 at 9:45 am

      What a great way to make a chuck roast! Just so comforting knowing it's slowly cooking away while I'm busy doing other things!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 28, 2019 at 11:41 am

        That's why I love making roasts in my Crock-Pot! Thanks, Lora!

    2. Catalina says

      September 27, 2019 at 9:34 am

      I am drooling over this meat! It looks so tasty!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 28, 2019 at 11:43 am

        Thanks, Catalina! We think it's delicious. 🙂

    3. James says

      September 27, 2019 at 6:45 am

      Had this last night and it was great! Had it in the pot for about ten hours on low. Served as fall apart almost shredded, didn't even need a knife to cut the meat and the potatoes were not mushy! Awesome recipe.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 27, 2019 at 7:47 am

        Thank you SO much, James! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the roast!

    4. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      September 27, 2019 at 5:13 am

      mmmm...This sounds incredibly delicious!! The perfect comfort food!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 27, 2019 at 7:45 am

        It's definitely comfort food. Thanks so much!

    5. Dorothy Reinhold says

      September 26, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      This is one of my very meals. I can't wait to come home to this waiting in the crock pot.

      Reply
    6. annie says

      September 26, 2019 at 5:16 pm

      Made this tonight and it was so easy and such a hit!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 27, 2019 at 7:44 am

        Super happy to hear this, Annie. Thanks so much!

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