Description
This Crock Pot Pot Roast recipe offers a perfectly tender and flavorful beef roast cooked low and slow with hearty vegetables. The chuck roast is seasoned with garlic and onion powder, seared for extra depth, and slow-cooked with ranch and gravy mix for an easy, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasonings
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet dry brown gravy mix
Liquids
- 1 cup beef broth
Vegetables
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
Instructions
- Season the roast: Generously season the chuck roast on all sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for well-balanced flavor.
- Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, to develop a rich crust that enhances the final taste.
- Prepare the crock pot: Transfer the seared roast into the crock pot. Evenly sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix and brown gravy mix over the meat to build flavor layers.
- Add liquids and vegetables: Pour Worcestershire sauce over the roast, then pour the beef broth around it. Arrange the peeled and chopped carrots, celery, onion wedges, and baby potatoes around the roast, ensuring an even distribution.
- Cook the roast: Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, depending on your schedule. The roast is done when it is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
- Serve: Carefully transfer the meat and vegetables to serving plates, and spoon the flavorful pan juices over the top for a delicious finishing touch. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- For even richer flavor, use homemade beef broth instead of store-bought.
- Leftover pot roast makes excellent sandwiches or can be repurposed into a hearty beef stew.
