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Easy Tender Crockpot Beef Pot Roast Recipe with Root Vegetables for Perfect Comfort Meal

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A comforting and easy crockpot beef pot roast with root vegetables that is tender, flavorful, and perfect for cozy dinners with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast (well-marbled for tenderness and flavor, grass-fed preferred)
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped (optional but recommended)
  • 6 small red potatoes, halved
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop carrots, parsnips, and potatoes into roughly 2-inch chunks. Slice the onion thinly and mince the garlic. (About 15 minutes prep time)
  2. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for about 4 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Transfer the roast to the crockpot.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup beef broth into the hot skillet and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Pour this liquid into the crockpot over the roast.
  5. Nestle the chopped carrots, parsnips, potatoes, sliced onion, and minced garlic around and on top of the roast in the crockpot.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour evenly over the roast and vegetables.
  7. Place fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs on top of everything.
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or on HIGH for 5-6 hours until the roast is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  9. Remove roast and vegetables carefully. Let the beef rest for about 10 minutes before slicing or shredding.
  10. Optional: For thicker sauce, pour crockpot liquid into a saucepan, bring to simmer, whisk in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water, cook until thickened, then pour over sliced roast.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking adds rich flavor. Keep the lid on during cooking to avoid moisture loss. Avoid overcrowding the crockpot with vegetables for even heat circulation. Use fresh herbs if possible. Adjust seasoning at the end if needed. For thicker gravy, use cornstarch slurry. Can prepare vegetables and roast the night before for convenience.

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