My pot roast Crock Pot recipe transforms a simple roast into tender, savory, cooked-to-fall-apart-perfection! I make it all year round and my family loves it!
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My Easy Way to Slow Cook a Pot Roast in a Crock Pot
I remember the first time I made my pot roast in the Crockpot. I prepped it on a Sunday morning, tossed everything into the slow cooker, and then spent the entire day out with my husbands and kids. My son had a soccer game in the morning and then we decided to head to Seabreeze, a local amusement park near us.
We got back around 6 p.m. and normally that would be too late to make anything nice. But I tossed some garlic bread in my air fryer and had dinner on the table in less than 10 minutes!
I honestly don’t know how I never thought to slow cook a pot roast in a crock pot until that moment, but I do it all the time now. It’s been a game changer, especially since my kids even eat the potatoes and carrots in it!
And, if you love a good slow cooker recipe, try my recipes for london broil in the slow cooker, slow cooker tri tip, skirt steak crock pot recipe, velveeta mac and cheese, and sirloin tip roast in the crock pot.
Ingredients for a Crock Pot Roast
- Chuck roast
- Baby yellow potatoes — I’ve used other types of potatoes, but just make sure they are diced as noted
- Baby carrots
- Onion
- Lipton’s beefy onion dry soup mix
- Mushrooms
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Italian seasoning
- Beef broth
How to Make a Chuck Roast in a Crock Pot
A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add oil.
STEP TWO: Once the oil is hot, add the boneless chuck roast and sear until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
STEP THREE: Transfer the browned roast to the bottom of the slow cooker.
STEP FOUR: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of dry onion soup mix over the roast and pour ½ cup of beef broth around the roast.
STEP FIVE: Cut the stick of butter into pieces and place them on top of the roast, then spread the can of cream of mushroom soup over the roast.
STEP SIX: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours.
STEP SEVEN: Two hours before the end of the cooking time, place the 1.5 pounds of potatoes, ½ pound of baby carrots, 1 cup of diced onions, and 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms on top of the roast.
STEP EIGHT: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning over the vegetables and cover. Continue cooking the roast for the remaining 2 hours.
STEP NINE: Once the cooking time is complete, turn off the slow cooker and let the beef roast rest for about 10 minutes.
STEP TEN: Serve the fork-tender pot roast Crock Pot with the vegetables and gravy from the slow cooker.
Tips for This Chuck Roast Slow Cooker Recipe
- Sear the beef chuck roast to lock in flavors before slow cooking. This step is not mandatory, but I find it really does make a difference in the flavor.
- Cook on the Low setting for 8-10 hours for the best texture. I’ve cooked this on high and just didn’t love the way it turned out.
- Cut the stick of butter into multiple pieces and spread them out over the roast so it absorbs the butter on all sides.
- Spread the veggies evenly around the meat for the best results.
- Let the roast rest for 10 minutes in the Crock Pot after cooking to retain the juices.
Variations and Substitutions for Crock Pot Chuck Roast
- Swap in sweet potatoes for some or all of the potatoes to get a boost of nutrients.
- Try different soup mixes like golden mushroom for a different flavor.
- Add red wine with the beef broth for a deeper flavor profile.
- Mix in other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips for a more complex dish. I love to do this in the fall when I have some my local farm.
- Use a flour slurry to thicken the gravy before pouring it over the Crock Pot pot roast.
What to Serve with This Recipe
I love serving my Crock Pot pot roast with a super simple side to make dinner as easy as possible. My go-to’s are garlic cheese bread, air fryer garlic knots, or any kind of dinner roll to sop up all that delicious gravy.
If I want an extra hearty meal and have a little more time, I pair it with a nice comfort food like my twice baked mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole with Ritz crackers, or rosemary mashed potatoes!
Pot Roast Crock Pot Recipe FAQs
How Long to Cook Chuck Roast in the Crock Pot
I find cooking my Crock Pot roast in the slow cooker on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours works the best for fall-apart, fork-tender results.
How to Reheat This Crock Pot Roast
I recommend reheating Crock Pot roast covered in a skillet over low heat. To keep it moist, I like to add a splash of beef broth.
How to Freeze Pot Roast
Let the Crock Pot chuck roast cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bags to store in the freezer. I’ve stored it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Can I Make This Crock Pot Pot Roast Ahead of Time?
Yes, I make this recipe ahead of time constantly! I just store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container and then reheat it when I’m ready to use it. It stores great for up to 3 days.
How Many People Does This Feed?
My Crock Pot chuck roast recipe serves about 6 to 8 people. I like to serve it for a family dinner or when I have a guest or two over.
More Easy Dinner Recipes
- Chicken spaghetti
- Smothered pork chops
- Chicken tenders in the air fryer
- Beef Barley Soup
- Chicken fajita wrap
- London broil recipe
- Baked tilapia
- Air fryer hamburgers
Easy Pot Roast Crock Pot Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2.25 pounds chuck roast
- 1.5 pounds baby yellow potatoes halved
- 1/2 pound baby carrots
- 1 cup onions diced
- 1 tablespoon Lipton’s beefy onion dry soup mix
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing the roast
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and then add a little oil to it. Once the oil is hot, add the boneless chuck roast and sear it until it is browned on all sides. This should take about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Place the browned roast into the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of dry onion soup mix over the roast and pour ½ cup of beef broth around the roast.
- Cut the stick of butter into pieces and place them on top of the roast. Spread the can of cream of mushroom soup over the roast as well.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on Low for a total of 8 to 10 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours.
- Two hours before the end of the cooking time, place the 1.5 pounds of potatoes, 1/2 pound of baby carrots, 1 cup of diced onions, and 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms on top of the roast.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning over the vegetables and cover. Continue cooking the roast for the remaining 2 hours.
- Once the cooking time is complete, turn off the slow cooker and let the tender beef roast rest for about 10 minutes. Serve your fork-tender chuck roast with the vegetables and gravy from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Searing the chuck roast is not mandatory, but I find it really likes in the flavors resulting in a more flavorful and enjoyable pot roast.
Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
