Name: Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3-pound chuck roast; 1 onion, sliced; 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pounds potatoes, quartered; 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch (optional)

Filled with melt-in-your-mouth beef, fork-tender veggies, and flavorful gravy, this slow cooker pot roast is a mouthwatering meal that is easy to make. It’s the perfect dish for a cold weather day!

Crock pot filled with a slow cooker pot roast.

While there are a plethora of slow cooker pot roast recipes online, I wanted to add my own to the mix to show you that pot roast can be as healthy as it is delicious. By using kitchen-staple whole foods, you can create a comforting, crowd-pleasing, nutrient-packed, and well-balanced meal that the whole family can enjoy.

This slow cooker pot roast recipe is so easy to make yet it creates so much flavor. From juicy beef to fork-tender veggies to rich gravy, this dish is a great option for a lazy Sunday or busy weeknight meal. Just prep it in the morning, go about your day, and return to a delicious and comforting dinner!

White serving platter with slow cooker pot roast, potatoes, and carrots with fresh parsley sprinkled on top with a tea towel and serving spoon.

Why You’ll Love It

Easy – This crock pot recipe requires minimal effort but provides maximum flavor.
High in Protein – With 49 grams of protein per serving, it’s an easy protein-packed dinner idea.
Hearty and Healthy – The combination of beef, potatoes, and carrots, ensures this slow cooker pot roast is a filling and well-balanced meal idea.

Ingredients for slow cooker pot roast: chuck roast, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, celery, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

Ingredients + Substitutions

Beef – To add some animal protein. The recipe calls for a chuck roast, as I think it works best, but rump roast or any other beef roast will work.
Potatoes + Carrots – To add some complex carbohydrates and fiber. I opted for Yukon gold potatoes and whole carrots, but white or red potatoes and baby carrots will also work, as will any other root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, or celeriac.
Onion, Garlic, + Celery – To flavor the gravy. I used whole onion and garlic cloves but pearl onions, garlic powder, and onion powder will also work, see the notes section of the recipe card for details.
Herbs – To add fragrance and flavor. I used dried herbs to save money, but fresh herbs will also work, see the notes section of the recipe card for details. While the recipe calls for a combination of thyme and rosemary, dry onion soup mix, and Italian seasoning will also work.
Beef Broth – To cook the pot roast and make the gravy. The recipe calls for beef broth, but red wine, a beef stock cube with water, or beef bouillon with water will also work.
Worcestershire sauce – To flavor the pot roast and gravy.
Tomato Paste – To flavor and thicken the gravy.
Flour – To thicken the gravy, although optional. Corn starch and arrowroot starch will also work.
Salt and Pepper – To season.

Dietary Adaptions

To Make it Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free beef broth, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch instead of flour.

To Make it Dairy-Free: No adaptations are needed, this recipe is dairy-free.

Slow cooker with seared chuck roast, onion, garlic, celery, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.

Slow cooker with seared chuck roast, onion, garlic, celery, potatoes, and carrots and liquid.

Red’s Nutrition Tip

Not only is this recipe a balanced meal, but the specific combination of ingredients makes it incredibly filling. Potatoes are considered the most filling food, thanks to their high water and fiber content, and the high protein content from the chuck roast makes the dish incredibly satiating.

Serving Suggestions

This crock pot roast recipe is a balanced meal with protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats. It can be enjoyed on its own as a nutritious dinner or adapted to suit your personal dietary needs, for example:

To make it lower in fat, use an extra-lean cut of beef roast.
To make it higher in fiber, serve the pot roast with a side of green peas, steamed broccoli, or a green salad.
To make it more filling, serve the pot roast with a side of vegetables and crusty bread.

Close up of slow cooker pot roast with potatoes, carrots, and gravy in a crockpot with a serving spoon.

Storage + Reheating

To Refrigerate: Once cooled, any leftover pot roast, potatoes, carrots, and gravy can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To Freeze: Transfer leftover pot roast veggies, and gravy, to an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To Reheat: Once thawed, the pot roast can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

White plate with a serving of slow cooker pot roast with potatoes and carrots and a gold fork and spoon on a striped tea towel with a side of fresh parsley and more crockpot roast.

More Slow-Cooker Beef Recipes: