10/13/2026
Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast with Gravy
Ingredients:
3 pounds beef chuck roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 large onion sliced
4 carrots cut into chunks
1 and 1 half pounds baby potatoes
4 cloves garlic minced
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Directions:
1 Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels
2 Season all sides with salt black pepper garlic powder onion powder and dried thyme
3 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
4 Add the roast and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply browned
5 Transfer the roast to the slow cooker
6 Add the sliced onion carrots baby potatoes and minced garlic around the roast
7 In a bowl combine the beef broth Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste
8 Stir until smooth
9 Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables
10 Cover the slow cooker with the lid
11 Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the beef is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork
12 Carefully transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving platter
13 Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan
14 In a small bowl combine the cornstarch and cold water
15 Stir until completely smooth
16 Bring the cooking liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat
17 Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture
18 Cook for 2 to 3 minutes stirring continuously until the gravy thickens
19 Taste and adjust the salt and black pepper if needed
20 Slice or shred the pot roast
21 Spoon the warm gravy over the beef and vegetables
22 Serve warm
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 8 hours | Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Kcal: 580 per serving | Servings: 6