Slow-Cooker Easy Pot Roast

Dairy Free
Health score
40%
Slow-Cooker Easy Pot Roast
460 min.
6
546kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a comforting and hearty meal that will warm your soul? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Easy Pot Roast! Perfect for busy days, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, while the tantalizing aromas fill your home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that’s not only delicious but also dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

This pot roast is a true crowd-pleaser, featuring a tender, juicy beef chuck roast that falls apart with a fork, surrounded by flavorful Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet carrots. The addition of garlic, beef broth, and a blend of savory seasonings elevates this dish to a whole new level, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Plus, the rich gravy made from the cooking liquid is the perfect finishing touch, ideal for drizzling over your meat and veggies.

Whether you're serving it for a family dinner or a special occasion, this Slow-Cooker Easy Pot Roast is sure to impress. With a generous yield of six servings, it’s perfect for leftovers, too! So gather your ingredients, dust off your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb beef chuck boneless
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 lb yukon gold potatoes ()
  • 1.5 lb carrots peeled cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • cup beef broth 
  • tablespoons tomato paste 
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup canned
  • 1.1 oz onion soup mix 
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • tablespoons water 
  • serving parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place beef.
  2. Sprinkle with pepper and salt.
  3. Place potatoes, carrots and garlic over beef. In medium bowl, mix broth, tomato paste, thyme, mushroom soup and onion soup mix with whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour over beef and vegetables.
  5. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until beef is tender.
  6. Remove beef from slow cooker to serving platter. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to serving platter with beef; cover to keep warm.
  7. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water with whisk until smooth. Stir into liquid in slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  8. Serve gravy with beef and vegetables.
  9. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories546kcal
Protein31.26%
Fat38.19%
Carbs30.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.43
Glycemic Load
18.68
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
37.798261175985%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
1.19mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
1.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:545.63kcal
27.28%
Fat:23.42g
36.03%
Saturated Fat:10.25g
64.06%
Carbohydrates:42.14g
14.05%
Net Carbohydrates:35.66g
12.97%
Sugar:7.18g
7.98%
Cholesterol:132.89mg
44.3%
Sodium:1393.5mg
60.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.13g
86.26%
Vitamin A:19114.45IU
382.29%
Zinc:15.49mg
103.26%
Vitamin B12:5.27µg
87.78%
Vitamin B6:1.31mg
65.33%
Selenium:40.61µg
58.02%
Vitamin B3:11.51mg
57.54%
Phosphorus:500.83mg
50.08%
Potassium:1658.01mg
47.37%
Vitamin C:32.02mg
38.81%
Iron:5.92mg
32.9%
Manganese:0.62mg
30.89%
Vitamin K:31.88µg
30.36%
Fiber:6.48g
25.94%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.9%
Copper:0.44mg
21.94%
Magnesium:86.68mg
21.67%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.57%
Vitamin B5:1.98mg
19.77%
Folate:51.41µg
12.85%
Calcium:102.94mg
10.29%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.09%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%