Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Pot Roast

Tender chuck roast slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, thyme, and broth for an easy, hearty one-pot dinner.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 480 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2.5 lb chuck roast
• 1 lb potatoes
• 4 carrots
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 cups beef broth
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Cooking instructions

1. Pat the chuck roast dry and season all over with salt and pepper. (about 5 min)
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deeply browned. Transfer it to the slow cooker. (about 10 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic around the roast. Sprinkle the thyme over everything and pour in the broth. (about 5 min)
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, until the roast is fork-tender and reaches at least 145°F in the center. (about 480 min) — Low
5. Transfer the roast to a cutting board and rest for 10 minutes. Slice or shred, then serve with the vegetables and cooking juices. (about 10 min)