Easy Tender Crockpot Pot Roast Recipe with 3 Simple Ingredients for Perfect Comfort Meal
A simple and comforting pot roast recipe using just three ingredients and a slow cooker to deliver melt-in-your-mouth tender beef perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours (low) or 4-6 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes (low) or 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 packet (about 1 oz / 28 g) French onion soup mix
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Pat your 3-4 pound beef chuck roast dry with paper towels.
- Optional: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the roast to the slow cooker insert.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of French onion soup mix evenly over the roast.
- Add 1 cup of low-sodium beef broth around the roast, covering the bottom but not submerging the meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until the roast is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
- Carefully remove the roast and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Optional: For thicker gravy, strain cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer with a cornstarch slurry until thickened.
Notes
Searing the roast before slow cooking is optional but adds caramelized flavor. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat. Rest the roast before slicing to keep it juicy. For thicker gravy, use a cornstarch slurry with cooking liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 350400
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 35
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