A classic slow cooker pot roast with tender beef and hearty vegetables, perfect for a comforting and easy meal.
3 pounds beef chuck roast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
Season the beef chuck roast evenly with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
Place the carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
Pour the broth mixture over the roast and vegetables. Add the bay leaf.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve the pot roast sliced or shredded with the cooked vegetables and pan juices.