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american pot roast

American Pot Roast in a Slow Cooker

This classic American pot roast dinner is a classic comfort meals that hits the spot every time.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Crock pot

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb chuck roast or other roast cut
  • 3 cups beef bone broth
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp worchestshire
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 4 russet potatoes quartered
  • 6 carrots
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup red wine optional
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tbsp flour + 2 tbsp water for gravy

Instructions
 

  • Wash and prep your vegetables.
  • Brown the beef in a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until a nice brown crust is formed. About halfway through add sliced onions to soften in the pan.
  • Add the browned meat, onions, and butter from the pan into the crockpot. Turn it on low.
  • Add the potatoes around the roast, then add the carrots and garlic on top.
  • Add thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, dijon mustard, worcestershire, red wine, and broth.
  • Put the lid on a cook on low for 8-10 hours. Try not to lift the lid during the cooking process.
  • After 8 hours, remove the roast to a bowl or cutting board. Cover with tinfoil and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Time to make the gravy. There are two ways to do this, with flour or cornstarch.
    Flour: In a small pot on the stovetop, add the remaining liquid from the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the flour and water slurry and mix together, turn it on medium and let the gravy thicken while continuing to stir. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes. Add more flour 1 tbsp at a time for a thicker gravy. You can customize it to your preference here.
    Cornstarch: Make a cornstarch and water flurry with 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp water, stir into liquid in the bottom of the slow-cooker. Put the lid on and turn to high. Do this about a half hour before you’re ready to eat. I prefer the flour method because I don’t think the gravy gets as thick with this method.
  • Slice or shred the roast while your gravy is simmering.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Keyword crock pot, pot roast, roast, slow cooker
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