Easy Crockpot Pot Roast
Hi, I’m Brooke! You have probably seen me on Social Media as Meals and Munchies. I’m a busy stay at home mom who loves sharing easy, family-friendly meals that come together fast—because let’s be honest, we don’t always have time for complicated. Whether you’re chasing toddlers, working from home, or just trying to get dinner on the table after work without a fuss, you’re in the right place. Meals and Munchies is where I share real-life recipes that are quick, comforting, and made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Easy recipes for every day life- let’s get cooking!Slow cooker meals are my secret weapon for stress-free days. These set-it-and-forget-it recipes are perfect for busy every day life. Simply toss in the ingredients into your slow cooker, and dinner’s done by the time the day winds down. They’re comforting, flavorful, and made to fit real-life schedules.This Easy Crockpot Pot Roast is a cozy, family-friendly slow cooker dinner made with tender chuck roast, baby potatoes, carrots, and onions simmered in a rich, savory gravy. Seasoned with onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce, this easy pot roast recipe delivers delicious, comforting flavor with very little prep work. Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker, let everything cook until the beef is fork-tender, and serve with plenty of flavorful gravy over the meat and vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, and chilly evenings, this slow cooker pot roast with potatoes and carrots is an easy, satisfying meal the whole family can enjoy.
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker / Crockpot
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- whisk (for optional thicker gravy)
- two forks for shredding
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb chuck roast
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 4-5 carrots, cut into large pieces
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Add the potatoes, carrots, and onion to the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place the chuck roast on top.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, garlic powder, and black pepper over the roast.
- Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce around the roast.
- Place the butter on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours, until the meat easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Shred or slice the roast and spoon the gravy over the meat and vegetables.
- Optional: Thicker GravyRemove the meat and vegetables. Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water, then whisk it into the crockpot juices. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 10 minutes, until thickened.
- Serving idea: Add warm buttery rolls on the side.