This is literally the best damn slow cooker pot roast recipe ever! An easy, delicious, economical meal for your family any night of the week!
Do you remember your mom or grandmom making a Sunday pot roast when you were a kid? I remember, you could smell it throughout the entire house and you couldn’t wait until dinner! This slow cooker pot roast is reminiscent of grandma’s, except, the crockpot gets to do the majority of the work, to get the meat nice and tender!
You could actually braise this roast in the oven for about 2-5 hours, covered, until tender, if you don’t have the crockpot, depending on the size of your roast.
What is pot roast?
Pot roast is a larger, less tender cut of meat that is either braised, or slow cooked for hours, to make those cuts tender.
According to James Beard, pot roasts came to the United States from many different countries in Europe. France, Germany, Hungary, Austria and Russia.
What Beef to Use
- shoulder roast
- chuck roasts
- brisket
- round roasts
What makes this the best damn pot roast ever?
- It is super easy! 15 minutes preparation time is all you need!
- The slow cooker does the rest of the work.
- Tender, juicy and delicious.
- Very economical dinner, at about $3.00 per serving, you can’t go wrong with a shoulder roast.
What you need
- beef roast
- carrot
- celery
- potatoes
- garlic
- oil
- salt
- pepper
- thyme
- rosemary
- onion
- red wine
- beef broth
- garlic (not pictured)
How to make slow cooker pot roast
- Dry off roast with paper towel thoroughly.
- Salt and pepper roast on both side liberally.
- Brown roast in heavy pan. Cast iron works the best for this.
- Flip roast and brown the other side.
- While roast is browning, rough chop vegetables.
- Add vegetables to slow cooker along with spices.
- Add roast on top of vegetables.
- De-glaze pan with red wine, scraping off browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add to slow cooker.
- Add stock to slow cooker
Cook roast on low for 8 hours, or more until very tender. Some cuts benefit from cooling and refrigerating overnight. If your roast isn’t super tender, the next day, resume cooking roast on low until very tender. You really can’t overcook a pot roast.
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Best Damn Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 2⅓ lb beef shoulder roast or chuck roast, round roast or brisket
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil
- 2 carrots
- 3 stalk celery
- 4 potatoes
- 1 clove garlic large
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 cup beef stock
- 2 sprigs thyme, fresh can substitute dried
- 3 sprigs rosemary can substitute dried
Instructions
- Dry roast thoroughly. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Add oil to skillet. Brown roast over high heat, on both sides, until well browned, 3-4 minutes per side.
- Cut vegetables into large chunks.
- Line bottom of crockpot with vegetables. Place browned roast over top of vegetables.
- Deglaze skillet with red wine, scraping bits off of the bottom of the pan.
- Add wine and stock to crockpot with the meat.
- Cook on low about 6 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Slice roast. Serve with vegetables and sauce. *See notes.
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Originally published 3/24/20
Scarlet
I love using my slow cooker and it is so good for making tender meat. Can’t wait to try this roast recipe.
Beth Neels
Thank you Scarlet! I hope you enjoy it!
Cathleen
Okay, so I am definitely wanting to buy a slow cooker now!!
I can’t find meat at the grocery store, but when I do I will try making this! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Beth Neels
I love my slow cookers! Yes, I have 3, lol! All different sizes!
Kelly Anthony
I grew up eating pot roast every Sunday too. I can’t wait to make this for my family and create those same memories.
Beth Neels
It was a fun time! Thanks for checking it out Kelly!
Alison
A great recipe for a classic dish. Perfect for Easter dinner!
Beth Neels
It would certainly be nice and easy for Easter! Thanks Alison!
Charla @ That Girl Cooks Healthy
Pot roasts are build for slow cooking, you can literally turn the rough cuts of beef into a gourmet meal
Beth Neels
That’s very true! Thanks for checking out the recipe Charla!
Haley D Williams
I have been looking for new dinners to try! This one looks great! Love how juicy your pictures make it look too!
Beth Neels
This is a good one that’s really easy! Thanks Haley!