Herb-Crusted Slow Cooker Pot Roast
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Cuisine: American
Categories: Slow Cooker & Comfort Food
This herb-crusted slow cooker pot roast is the ultimate comfort food that is both flavorful and tender. The blend of herbs and slow cooking process infuses the beef with rich flavors, while the vegetables create a hearty and satisfying meal.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned.
- Place the sliced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, mix beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Pour the mixture over the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Once done, remove the roast from the slow cooker and let it rest before slicing.
- Serve the sliced pot roast with the vegetables and gravy from the slow cooker.
- Enjoy your delicious herb-crusted slow cooker pot roast!