Chuck Roast in Crock Pot (Fall Apart Tender!)

Chuck Roast in Crockpot with carrots and potatoes.

5 from 3 votes

Chuck Roast in Crock Pot (Fall Apart Tender!)

This Crock Pot Chuck roast turns out meltingly tender with flavorful gravy and perfectly cooked vegetables. It’s the kind of hands-off comfort food that’s perfect for busy weekdays or Sunday supper.

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chuck Roast in Crock Pot, Crock Pot Chuck Roast Recipe, Crockpot Chuck Roast, Slow Cooker Chuck Roast

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

To Sear Beef

3 lb chuck or blade roast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper

To Deglaze the Pan

1 cup dry red wine or beef broth if you prefer

For the Slow Cooker

1 cup beef broth
1 onion thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1½ cups baby carrots or 3 large carrots, chopped
1 lb potatoes cut into chunks
Additional salt and pepper to taste

For Gravy:

2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Instructions

Sear the Meat:

Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 3–4 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.

Deglaze the Pan:

Add the wine to the searing pan over medium heat. Scrape the bottom to loosen browned bits and get all the flavor from the bottom of the pan. Pour on top of the beef in the slow cooker.

Add Remaining Sauce Ingredients and Slow Cook:

Add beef broth, sliced onions, garlic, Worcestershire, thyme, and rosemary to the slow cooker and stir it on and around the beef. Add carrots and potatoes around the meat.
Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours, or high for 5–6 hours, until the roast is fork-tender.

Make the Gravy:

Transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving platter. Pour cooking liquid into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Season to taste.

Notes

Searing: Adds beautiful savory depth to the roast and sauce, but the chuck will still turn out fall-apart tender without it if you're in a hurry!

Slow cooker size: Use a 5.5–6 qt model for best fit.

Veggies: Large chunks of waxy or Yukon gold potatoes + thick carrots are dense enough to handle long cook times without disintegrating, as long as they’re cut into large chunks.

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