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Slices of slow cooker pot roast with rich brown gravy on a white plate.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy

A tender and flavorful pot roast cooked in a slow cooker, served with rich gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
For the Gravy
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Season the beef chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker. Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  5. Remove the roast from the slow cooker and set aside. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  6. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir into the simmering liquid and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Slice the roast and serve with the gravy.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 30mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped carrots, potatoes, and onions to the slow cooker with the roast.

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