Hearty Easy Chuck Roast

Nothing screams comfort food quite like a good pot roast.

This easy crock pot roast will make you the hero of family dinner time even if you are short on actual cooking time.

Once everything is in your slow cooker you can leave for work and rest assured that a hearty family dinner will be waiting on you when you get home.

Let’s get right into this easy crock pot roast recipe.

Tender, juicy, mouthwatering beef!

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Why I Love Hearty Easy Chuck Roast?

• Easy pot roast in crock pot- This recipe works great for busy week nights when you know you will not have tons of time to cook. The slow cooker does the work for you during the day.

Which Cooking Method Is Best for Chuck Roast?

Crock pots are the way to go when it comes to cooking a chuck roast to perfection. Slow cookers will ensure that the meat is cooked slow and low for an extended amount of time. This gives the meat a nice tenderness that is hard to come by with stove cooking.

Does Chuck Roast Get More Tender The Longer You Cook It?

Absolutely, this is why slow cookers are your best option when it comes to cooking a hearty pot roast.

How Do You Cook A Chuck Roast Without Drying It Out?

The secret is to cook the meat very slowly and be sure that there has been plenty of liquid added to the slow cooker when you put everything in together.

How to Serve Hearty Easy Chuck Roast?

Hearty easy chuck roast is best served hot right out of the slow cooker.

Cooking Tips:

For best results use a premium chuck roast. Use fresh veggies and a reliable pot roast seasoning packet or recipe that you love.

Variations:

You can create a lot of different variations of the pot roast recipe here by tweaking the veggies you add or by changing up the seasoning.

What you need:

• Chuck roast
• Olive oil
• Carrots
• Potatoes
• Onion
• Celery
• Beef broth
• Corn starch

Seasoning mix:

• Steak seasoning
• Kosher salt
• Dried thyme
• Dried rosemary

How to make this Hearty Easy Chuck Roast:

Step 1. Combine together seasoning mix in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 2. Coat both sides of the meat with olive oil. Sprinkle a third of the seasoning mix onto each side.

Step 3. Sear both sides of the meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer roast to slow cooker.

Step 4. Place the vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle on a little olive oil to coat the vegetables. Sprinkle on the remaining seasoning mix. Add the vegetables to the same skillet that was used to sear the meat. Sauté for about five minutes – stirring occasionally.

Step 5. Transfer the vegetables to the top of the roast in the slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth. Cover with lid.

Step 6. Cook on low for 9 hours or on high for 6 hours.

Step 7. Using a turkey baster, retrieve most of the cooking juices from the slow cooker. Transfer juices to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat on the stovetop. Whisk together the cornstarch with a little water. Blend into the pan juices while whisking. Bring back to a simmer until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8. Transfer the roast and vegetables to a large platter. Ladle the gravy over. Serve immediately.

Hearty Easy Chuck Roast

Cook Time: 6 hours hours

Total Time: 6 hours hours

Nothing screams comfort food quite like a good pot roast. This easy crock pot roast will make you the hero of family dinner time even if you are short on actual cooking time. Once everything is in your slow cooker you can leave for work and rest assured that a hearty family dinner will be waiting on you when you get home. Let’s get right into this easy crock pot roast recipe.

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Ingredients 

• 1 chuck roast, mine was 3 pounds
• Olive oil
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 1 onion, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 2 stalks celery, cut into large chunks (optional)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoons corn starch

Seasoning mix:

• 2 tablespoons steak seasoning, mine is store-bought and has a blend of peppercorns, garlic, paprika, parsley and salt
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary

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Instructions

• Combine together seasoning mix in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Coat both sides of meat with olive oil. Sprinkle on a third of the seasoning mix onto each side.
• Sear both sides of the meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer roast to slow cooker.
• Place the vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle on a little olive oil to coat vegetables. Sprinkle on the remaining seasoning mix. Add the vegetables to the same skillet that was used to sear the meat. Sauté for about five minutes – stirring occasionally.
• Transfer the vegetables to the top of the roast in the slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth. Cover with lid.
• Cook on low for 9 hours or on high for 6 hours.
• Using a turkey baster, retrieve most of the cooking juices from the slow cooker. Transfer juices to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat on the stovetop. Whisk together the cornstarch with a little water. Blend into the pan juices while whisking. Bring back to a simmer until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Transfer the roast and vegetables to a large platter. Ladle the gravy over. Serve immediately.

Author: Laura

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How To Store Hearty Easy Chuck Roast?

Chuck roast stores well in the fridge in an airtight container.

How To Reheat Hearty Easy Chuck Roast?

Pot roast leaves over very well and you can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.

How Long Does Hearty Chuck Roast Last In The Fridge?

Like most other meats, you should only keep pot roast for 3-4 days. If you opt to freeze the roast, you can keep it for a few weeks.

Can I Make Ahead Hearty Chuck Roast?

Yes, this is a great recipe to make ahead and in fact, some people even believe pot roast is actually better the second day anyway.

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