Crock-Pot Roast and Carrots
Savory roast recipe is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for family dinners. The seasoned and seared chuck roast is slow-cooked with carrots and onions in a savory broth until fork-tender. Served over creamy garlic mashed potatoes with brown gravy, it's a satisfying and easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
- 3 lb chuck roast
- Salt pepper, and garlic powder (to taste)
- 5 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 large onions quartered
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet of your favorite pot roast seasoning mix
- Avocado oil
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- Garlic mashed potatoes prepared separately
Instructions
Season the Roast:
- Season both sides of the chuck roast generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Sear the Roast:
- Heat a large pan over medium heat with a drizzle of avocado oil.
- Sear the chuck roast for about 5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Prepare the Crockpot:
- In the crockpot, whisk together 1 cup of beef broth and the pot roast seasoning mix until well combined.
Cook the Roast:
- Place the seared chuck roast into the crockpot.
- Add the chopped carrots and quartered onions on top of the roast.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
Finish and Serve:
- Once cooked, shred the roast into chunks directly in the crockpot.
- Prepare the brown gravy mix according to the package instructions.
- Serve the pot roast over garlic mashed potatoes, drizzled with brown gravy, and a side of toast if desired.
- Enjoy!