Description
Crockpot Pot Roast with Gravy is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. This slow-cooked dish features a succulent beef chuck roast that becomes incredibly tender as it simmers in a rich, savory gravy made with beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. With minimal preparation time, you can simply toss in seasonal vegetables and let the crockpot work its magic. The result is a hearty meal that not only fills your stomach but warms your heart. Ideal for meal prep, this pot roast offers delicious leftovers that taste even better the next day. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy every mouthwatering bite of this classic dish.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 2 yellow onions, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping carrots and onions into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- (Optional) Sear the roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides for enhanced flavor.
- Layer the chopped vegetables at the bottom of your crockpot, followed by placing the seasoned roast on top.
- Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the meat is tender.
- Thicken the gravy by mixing cornstarch with water until smooth and stirring it into the crockpot liquid; cook until desired thickness is reached.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg