spices
Beef roast – You will want to grab a 6-7 pound beef roast. What kind of roast? You can use any type of beef roast that you prefer. I suggest one with a decent amount of marbling such as a blade roast, arm roast, shoulder roast or a chuck roast. Make sure you defrost your roast before cooking for the best result.
Potatoes – I love using Yukon gold or yellow potatoes. They cook well in the crock pot and don’t get overly mushy.
Onion – Grab your favorite onion for this easy slow cooker pot roast recipe.
Carrots – You can use baby carrots or whole carrots. I like to switch it up and use both.
How to make pot roast in the crock pot
Once you have gathered all your ingredients, you will also need to grab:
cutting board and knife
measuring cup
slow cooker
Step 1 Prep your vegetables Slice your potatoes into quarters and dice your onions. If you are using whole carrots, slice those into chunks.
Step 2 Sear your roast This step is optional, but it helps create a juicier roast. Place your roast in a hot skillet, cast iron preferred. Sear the top, bottom and the sides until brown. Place your roast in the bottom of your crock pot.
Step 3 Cook Add in your vegetables, spices, thyme, rosemary and broth. Slow cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
Do I have to brown a roast before putting it into a crock pot?
No, you do not HAVE to sear a roast before adding it to your crock pot. Searing a roast helps retain it’s juices and gives it a better texture. It also helps reduce fat or grease in your crock pot when cooking.
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