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Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe is amazing. It makes the beef so soft it melts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 10 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds of beef chuck roast.
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • 2 large yellow onions cut into wedges.
  • 1 pound of carrots peeled and chopped.
  • 1 pound of small red potatoes halved.
  • 2 cups of beef broth low sodium.
  • 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced very fine.
  • 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary.
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Instructions
 

Season the beef

  • Rub salt and pepper all over the roast. Make sure to cover every side of meat.

Sear the roast

  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Brown the meat for 3 minutes per side.

Move to the pot

  • Place the browned beef into the slow cooker. This locks in the juices and deep flavor.

Sauté the onions

  • Throw the onion wedges into the same hot skillet. Cook them for 2 minutes until they turn brown.

Add the vegetables

  • Put the onions, carrots, and potatoes around the meat. Pack them in tightly so they cook well.

Mix the liquid

  • Whisk the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce together. Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables.

Add the herbs

  • Sprinkle the garlic, rosemary, and thyme on top. These herbs make the roast smell very fresh.

Slow cook it

  • Put the lid on the slow cooker now. Cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours.

Make the gravy

  • Remove the meat and veggies to a plate. Whisk cornstarch with water and stir into the liquid.

Notes

  • Choose the right meat: Always use a chuck roast for this. It has enough fat to stay very moist.
  • Sear it well: Do not skip the browning step. It gives the gravy a very dark color.
  • Keep chunks large: Do not cut the vegetables too small. Large chunks stay firm during the long cook.
  • Low and slow: Never cook a roast on high heat. Low heat makes the meat much more tender.
  • Add fresh herbs: Use a sprig of fresh rosemary if possible. It adds a very bright and earthy taste.
  • Deglaze the pan: Add a splash of broth to the skillet. Scrape up the bits to add to the pot.
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