Simple Slow Cooker Chuck Roast

This simple slow cooker chuck roast is a simple base for many delicious meals.

I love this simple slow cooker pot roast for various reasons, it’s full of flavor and you can use it for many different recipes. While traditionally it’s served with carrots and sweet potatoes, I kept it simple so you can use it in various dishes, like sandwiches, with mashed potatoes, or even over polenta. It is the perfect base for these Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches.

• Easy to make
• Very simple and easy to find ingredients
• Can use it for various recipes
• Gluten-free and very tasty

Ingredients

Chuck Roast – Use a 3 1/2 – 4lb roast

Olive Oil – Or canola or vegetable oil

Beef Broth – Use low sodium if you can find it.

Salt – I use regular table salt

Black Pepper

Onion – Yellow onions are the best for this as they are nice and sweet, you can sub in a Vidalia onion if desired.

Worcestershire Sauce – You only need 2 Tbsps but it gives it flavor.

Fresh Thyme – Can substitute 1/2 tsp of dried if you don’t have fresh thyme available.

Instructions

1. Sprinkle the chuck roast with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat oil in a large stock pot and add the chuck roast. Brown on all sides about 5 minutes per side.
3. Transfer to the slow cooker and add the onion slices.
4. Add 32 oz of beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and fresh thyme. 
5. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.
6. After 8 hours, remove the roast from the crockpot and place on a plate, shred the roast then add back to crockpot to mix with juices.
7. Serve as you like.

Serving Suggestions

Over polenta, then sprinkled with parmesan cheese

French Dip Sandwiches

Top mashed potatoes

Add carrots and potatoes to make it a full meal.

Storage Solutions

Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Can be frozen and used at a later time.

Simple Slow Cooker Chuck Roast

Stillwood Kitchen

Chuck roast slow cooked until fork tender that can be used in a variety of dishes.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Course Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 299 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Slow Cooker
• 1 Frying Pan

Ingredients

  

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• 3 1/2 -4 lb Chuck Roast
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt you can use regular table salt
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Yellow onion, sliced Can use a Vidalia onion
• 32 oz Beef broth, low sodium
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 sprigs Thyme, Fresh 1/2 tsp dried

Instructions

 

• Sprinkle both sides of the chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet, then brown all sides of the chuck roast, approx. 5 minutes per side, then transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
• Add the sliced onions; then add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
• Add the thyme sprigs to the broth.
• Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 8 hours.
• Remove the chuck roast to a plate and shred using a fork, then place it back into the slow cooker to mix with juices.
• Serve as desired.

Notes

To serve with polenta simply make polenta according to package directions. Top with the cooked, shredded chuck roast and its juices. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese over top.

You can also add in carrots and potatoes when adding in the beef broth to make it a complete meal.

 

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 1492mgPotassium: 948mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 48IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Keyword chuck roast, crockpot, slow cooker

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Maria