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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

8 hours 20 minutes
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Posted:12/8/20
Updated:1/10/23
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe that will melt in your mouth – it’s so tender. This easy to make crockpot meal made with vegetables is ready in 8 hours. This beef roast is one of my family’s favorite meals, and we love the leftovers!

tender pot roast on plate with carrots and potatoes

The Best Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Well that’s what my husband calls this meal because it’s one of his favorites. I love it too because we can just throw it in the crockpot and let sit all day, and when we come back, dinner is ready! Seriously, those meals are the best.

Pot Roast meals are also customizable. Add whatever vegetables you have in your kitchen (or garden). We prefer carrots, potatoes, celery, onion and mushrooms with our pot roast, but you can basically add whatever vegetable you want.

Here’s a quick video I made to show you how easy it is to throw together and make!

How long does it take to make a tender pot roast?

Cook your chuck pot roast in the slow cooker on LOW for 8 hours. This will make a tender roast that will have the meat falling off.

Is it better to cook pot roast on low or high?

In my opinion, the longer it cooks, the more mouth watering it will become, so I always cook my pot roast on low.

pot roast with potatoes and carrots and springs of thyme on top on white plate

Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to make this pot roast, nothing fancy, all simple ingredients!

  1. beef chuck roast
  2. condensed cream of mushroom soup
  3. dry onion beef soup mix
  4. water
  5. flour
  6. rosemary
  7. chopped vegetables: potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms
ingredients to make pot roast: beef chuck, water, flour, rosemary, cream of mushroom soup, beefy onion mix

How to Make Crockpot Pot Roast

Before we put it in the crock pot we are going to pan fry it.   Please don’t skip this step, it really takes it to the next level in taste!  By pan frying it first we are going to lock in all the flavors and yummy juices that we want. Lightly dust it with some flour.

pot roast with flour on it

Then put some dried rosemary on top.

pot roast with rosemary on top

Throw it in a pan and cook until all sides are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

pot roast being browned in pan

While it’s browning, add the cream of mushroom soup, dry beefy onion soup mix and water to your slow cooker. Stir.

wet ingredients added and mixed in slow cooker

Once your pot roast is all browned (and beautiful might I add) add it into the slow cooker.

browned pot roast in slow cooker with wet ingredients

Using a spoon, add some of the wet mixture on top of the roast, covering it. Now add in your chopped vegetables surrounding the roast.

For vegetables you’re going to add:

  • 3 potatoes – chopped
  • 4 carrots – peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery – chopped
  • 1 small onion – chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms – sliced or whole (it’s up to you)

Cover and cook.

And after 8 hours your beautiful pot roast will be ready to be served. And bonus, your kitchen is going to smell amazing!

pot roast on white plate being served with potatoes and carrots

When to add vegetables to slow cooker?

This recipe is the best because we’re cooking the vegetables the entire time in the slow cooker along with the roast. That means you don’t have to open it up half way and add the vegetables. By cooking them for the full 8 hours they’re going to be so soft (but not mushy!) and delicious!

What Should I Serve with Pot Roast?

You really don’t need to add much to serve with this pot roast as it’s already pretty hearty with meat and vegetables. We love to add some dinner rolls or Italian bread to complete our family meal.

white plate with pot roast, carrots, potatoes, thyme on brown table with fork next to it

What to do with leftover pot roast?

Easy. There’s one thing you really should do: make pot roast sandwiches! Heat up the meat, and then shred it. Add on top of buns, followed by a slice of cheese (we prefer provolone, but use your favorite) and then heat until cheese is melted.

Serve with any remaining vegetables, or make some creamy mashed potatoes, Irish Colcannon (mashed potatoes + kale) or roasted broccoli!

Enjoy your dinner!

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe that will melt in your mouth – it's so tender. This easy to make crockpot meal made with vegetables is ready in 8 hours. This beef roast is one of my family's favorite meals, and we love the leftovers!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 3 pound beef chuck roast
  • flour
  • dried rosemary
  • 2 10.5 oz cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 package dry onion beef soup mix
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 potatoes chopped
  • 4 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced or leave whole

Instructions

  • Sprinkle pot roast with flour to lightly cover it, and sprinkle a small amount of dried rosemary on top. Add roast into pan on stove top and cook on medium high heat, flipping the pot roast to brown all sides. This takes about 15 minutes.
  • While the roast is browning, add cream of mushroom soup, beef soup mix and water into slow cooker. Stir to combine all ingredients. Add roast into slow cooker. Spoon the wet mixture on top of roast to cover it.
  • Add chopped vegetables into slow cooker, surrounding the roast. Cook on LOW for 8 hours.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:beef roast, slow cooker pot roast
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

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  1. Barb says

    January 16, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    Sooooo good! Perfect comfort food, easy to prepare and wonderful flavour combinations. I had a boneless short rib roast on hand so used it and it was delicious. Looking forward to the leftovers which will no doubt be as good, if not better! Thanks Pamela for a great recipe. 🙏

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  2. Stephanie says

    July 28, 2021 at 12:11 am

    Im allergic to mushrooms. Do you think cream if chicken would change the taste alot?
    Thanks

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    • Pamela says

      July 28, 2021 at 10:00 am

      Hey Stephanie, you can definitely use cream of chicken instead. Enjoy this recipe!

      Reply
  3. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    May 17, 2013 at 2:19 am

    Wow, that looks delicious! A side of mash potatoes with this and I’m a happy camper. Lovely post Pamela.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 17, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      Thanks Anne!

      Reply
  4. Pam says

    May 16, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Mmmmm. It looks comforting and delicious. What a bummer about your water.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 16, 2013 at 12:04 pm

      It’s a great comfort food. Can’t get enough of those delicious mushrooms either.

      Reply
  5. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    Mmmmnn. Now I am craving pot roast. This is something my husband would ask for on his birthday too.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 15, 2013 at 11:51 pm

      Hahaha, alike minds! Although I didn’t mind one bit making it…especially when it was time to eat. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    May 15, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    I use my crock pot for exactly one dish…split pea soup. Gotta expand my horizons! This looks delish. 🙂

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    • Pamela says

      May 15, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      I would love to explore that split pea soup… mmm! Hope you try this roast out!

      Reply
  7. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    May 15, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    I love slow cooker recipes! This pot roast sounds great! I think my family would really like it!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 15, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      I hope you give it a try Holly!

      Reply
  8. Monica says

    May 15, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Clearly, the birthday boy has good taste. I love a hearty, comforting meal like this. The gravy is the best part! : )

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 15, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      I know, right? Gravy over everything in my opinion. Gravy in a spoon in my mouth, totally ok!

      Reply

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