Description
A hearty and tender slow cooker pot roast with flavorful vegetables and rich gravy, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon herb and garlic seasoning
- 1/2 sweet yellow onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 oz baby carrots
- 16 oz gold potatoes, halved or quartered if large
Gravy Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup tapioca pearls
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the roast in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the herb and garlic seasoning evenly across the top of the roast, then add in the quartered onion, garlic cloves, baby carrots, and potatoes around the roast.
- Add tomato paste and tapioca pearls: Spoon the tomato paste over the vegetables and roast, then evenly sprinkle the tapioca pearls across the top to help thicken the gravy during cooking.
- Make cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until smooth and free of lumps.
- Combine liquids and add to slow cooker: Whisk the prepared cornstarch slurry together with the red wine and beef broth, then pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cook the pot roast: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 10 hours until the meat is fork tender and the flavors have melded.
Notes
- For best results, use a well-marbled chuck roast to ensure tenderness and flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can add a bit more tapioca pearls or cornstarch.
- You can substitute red wine with additional beef broth or grape juice for a non-alcoholic version.
- Make sure to cut the potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly.
- This pot roast can be served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
