Slow Cooker Pot Roast

This past week when NJ got hit with almost a combined two feet of snow, I wanted all things comforting, rib-warming, and delicious. For me, this usually looks like a bit, hot, beef-filled dinner. What can I say? I love beef. Growing up our family used the slow cooker a ton for one of my mom’s staple dinners: beef brisket. When I was ordering my latest Butcherbox (highly recommend for anyone considering! Use this link to purchase), I saw chuck roast as an option and decided to switch some things up and add it to my box. I sure as hell am glad I did because this dinner was freaking delicious.

To make this incredibly tasty and super easy dinner, which is perfect for a family meal or small dinner party, I relied on my slow cooker to do most of the work. One of the reasons I love this appliance so much is because I quite literally threw everything in, hit on, and walked away. Then, BAM, 4 hours later, a delicious dinner was ready for me and Joe. One step that is imperative in this recipe is the searing of the beef on the skillet before placing it in the slow cooker. While not everyone may call for this, I think it is super important to provide extra flavor and texture to the beef.

Next snow storm, add this meal to your menu!! I promise it won’t disappoint

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Yield: 4

Author: Cameron Rogers

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 4 Hourinactive time: 4 HourTotal time: 8 H & 20 M

The most delicious dinner that cooks itself

Ingredients

• Chuck roast (2.25-2.5lbs)
• Carrots (8)
• Sweet potatoes (2)
• Yellow onion (1)
• Beef broth (3 cups)
• Red wine (1 cup)
• Avocado oil (1 tablespoon)
• Salt (2 teaspoons)
• Pepper (2 teaspoons)
• Rosemary (1.5 teaspoons)
• Thyme (1.5 teaspoons)

Instructions

1. Cut the carrots and sweet potato into 2-inch long chunks and slice the onion into around 1 inch wide slivers
2. Pat dry the chuck roast and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper
3. On a hot skillet, add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil
4. Sear the chuck roast on all sides for ~5 minutes per side, or until there is a nice sear and browning to the meat
5. Place the chopped vegetables in the slow cooker and season with 2 teaspoons of salt & pepper and 1.5 teaspoons, each, of rosemary and thyme
6. Add in the beef broth and red wine and mix together
7. Place the seared chuck roast on top of the mixture and cover the slow cooker
8. Cook on high for 4 hours
9. Once finished, remove the beef and slice
10. Serve the vegetables and top with the sliced beef and extra juice

Allergen Information

1. Gluten Free
2. Diary Free
3. Soy Free
4. Nut Free
5. Paleo
6. Whole 30

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