Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe - a flavorful, tender slow-cooked pot roast that is fall-apart delicious!
Ingredients
Pot Roast Seasoning:
1tablespoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
2teaspoonsgarlic powder
1 1/2teaspoonsdried thyme leaves
1 1/2teaspoonsparsley flakes
1teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoondried oregano leaves
1/4teaspoondried marjoram
Pot Roast:
2-3lbchuck roast
2tablespoonsolive oilor avocado oil
1small yellow onionhalved and quartered
3medium carrotspeeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
3stalks of celerycut into 1-inch chunks
2russet potatoescut into 1-inch pieces
1tablespoongarlicminced
2bay leaves
1cupbeef broth
1/2cuppomegranate juice
1teaspoonsbalsamic vinegar
1teaspoonred wine vinegar
2tablespoonstomato paste
2sprigs fresh rosemary
5-6sprigs fresh thyme
Gravy:
Gluten-Free Option: 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Paleo/Whole30 Option: 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder + 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Combine Pot Roast Seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Tie the fresh rosemary and fresh thyme together with some cooking twine; set aside.
Cut-up the fresh veggies and potatoes, place in your crockpot along with the garlic, and bay leaves.
In a small mixing bowl combine the beef broth, pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, and tomato paste. Whisk to combine and set aside.
Rinse off chuck roast and place on a large plate or platter. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
Take the Pot Roast Seasoning and rub all over the chuck roast, getting into every nook and cranny.
Bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Sear the chuck roast on all sides (2-3 minutes per side).
Place the seared chuck roast on top of the veggies in the slow cooker.
Pour the beef broth mixture over top and add in the herb bundle.
Cover & let cook on LOW 6-8 hours or on HIGH 4 hours.
Remove chuck roast and place on a large platter or plate. Using a slotted spoon remove the veggies and potatoes, placing them on the same plate. Cover with aluminum foil and set aside.
Gluten-Free Gravy: Using a glass measuring cup, scoop out 1/2 cup of the remaining broth and add the cornstarch to that measuring cup. Whisk until combined and thick; pour into the slow cooker and whisk to combine. Ensure the slow cooker is on HIGH and cover. Let sit 5-7 minutes. To thicken more, add additional cornstarch 1/2 tablespoon at a time.
Paleo/Whole30 Gravy: Combine 2 tablespoons water with 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder; whisk to combine. Pour into the slow cooker with the remaining broth and whisk to combine. Ensure the slow cooker is on HIGH and cover. Let sit 5-7 minutes. To thicken more, add additional arrowroot powder 1/2 tablespoon at a time.
Notes
Vegetables: Feel free to mix up your veggies if you want - parsnips are also great in this recipe!
Pomegranate Juice: If you aren't concerned with Paleo/Whole30 feel free to use a dry red wine in place of the pomegranate juice (such as a merlot).