Slow Cooker Chuck Roast

Easy Chuck Roast Crock Pot Recipe is the perfect meal to serve for the holidays. The slow cooker does all the work and the results are a tender, juicy and flavorful pot roast. The simple ingredients makes this a family favorite dinner.

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Why We Love This Roast Recipe

This classic recipe is hearty and delicious. The vegetables are cook fork tender and it is made with simple seasoning. Basic ingredients makes this chuck roast recipe one of our favorite recipes to make.

If you are looking for the best crock pot roast recipe, this is the one to make.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

• Carrots – We used regular carrots and cut them before adding to the slow cooker But baby carrots work great too.
• Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning. You can add an onion soup mix packet or ranch seasoning to the roast. It adds the perfect amount of onion flavor and makes the gravy so delicious. We have even added in fresh herbs such as rosemary.
• Garlic – We used minced garlic but you can also use garlic powder.
• Potatoes – I used gold potatoes in this recipe, but you can use russet potatoes, Yukon Gold Potatoes or use what you have. We have even used red potatoes and they turned out so good. Add in any veggie that you prefer.

How to Make Chuck Roast in a Crock Pot

Step 1 – Sear Roast – Heat oil in a skillet then brown the seasoned roast for about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 2 – Add vegetables to slow cooker – Add the onions, carrots and potatoes (leave the potatoes whole) to a crock pot. 

Step 3 – Place roast and seasoning to slow cooker – Then place the browned beef roast on top. Then add the minced garlic, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the crock pot.

Step 4 – Slow Cooker – Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the chuck roast is tender.

• Step 5 – Shred Cooked Roast – Remove the roast from the crock pot and shred.  Then remove the vegetables from the crock pot as well.
• Step 6 – Remove Broth – Remove the broth from the crock pot and place in a saucepan.  You can strain out any vegetables from the broth if needed.
• Step 7 – Heat Broth – Heat the broth over medium high heat and bring it to a low boil.
• Step 8 – Make Cornstarch Slurry – In a small bowl, whisk together the cold water and cornstarch. Whisk this mixture into the saucepan. 
• Step 9 – Add to Gravy – Continue to cook and whisk for 30-60 seconds until the sauce thickens.
• Step 10 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve the roast and vegetables topped with the gravy from the saucepan and topped with the fresh parsley.  Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Sear the meat – Before placing the roast in the slow cooker, we recommend searing in a cast iron skillet. This improves the flavor of the chuck roast.
• Potatoes and Carrots – When preparing your vegetables to add to the slow cooker, make sure to cut them about the same size. This allows the vegetables to cook evenly and thoroughly.
• Keep Lid Closed – Keep lid close on the slow cooker. There is no need to stir the ingredients. If you open the lid the steam escapes which takes longer to cook the roast.
• Cut of Meat – There are different sizes and types of roast to choose from. We like to choose ones that have a lot of fat marbling. This keeps the roast juicy and flavorful. I also like to choose a roast that has been tenderized.
• Crock Pot – You will need a good crock pot for this recipe. I have been using a multi-cooker and I love it. You can brown the beef, slow cook the dinner and make the gravy all in the same pot.
• Don’t use Flour for the Gravy – I have found that cornstarch instead of flour works best to make the brown bits gravy for this roast. Cornstarch is flavorless so it thickens without changing the flavor of the droppings from the crock pot.
• Stovetop – If you prefer you can make this chuck roast in a Dutch oven on the stovetop.

How Long to Cook Chuck Roast in Crock Pot

Chuck roast in the slow cooker for about 8 hours on low. If you want you can cook on high for about 4 hours. Cooking time will vary based on the size of your roast and your slow cooker.

We like cooking on low so I can place in the slow cooker in the morning and it is ready whenever everyone gets home.

While cooking, we try to not to lift the lid to keep the moisture in. We believe that this results in a tender roast.

What to Serve with Chuck Roast

• Mashed Potatoes – If you prefer you can make mashed potatoes instead of placing potatoes in the slow cooker. My family prefers mashed potatoes over roasted potatoes.
• Homemade Rolls – We love making homemade rolls to get the very last drop of the delicious gravy that the roast makes. See more Christmas Bread Recipes
• More Roast Sides – If you are looking more sides to serve with your slow cooker roast recipe, we have gathered other side recipes.

How to Thicken the Roast Gravy

Whenever we make roast, my families favorite part is the gravy. It is so delicious and easy to make with a cornstarch slurry.

• After the roast and vegetables are finish cooking, remove from the crock pot.
• This leaves the broth in the slow cooker and I like to strain it into a sauce pan, so I just have the liquid.
• Place the sauce pan on the stove top and begin to heat.
• Combine cornstarch and water together in a bowl.
• Then slowly pour this mixture in the saucepan to thicken up the gravy.
• Heat to a boil or until the sauce thickens. Continue whisking the ingredients in the sauce pan to make sure their are no lumps.
• Pour the gravy in a sauce pan to serve with the roast, potatoes and carrots.