🥩 Slow Cooker

Tender, juicy, and packed with rich flavor — this slow cooker pot roast melts in your mouth and makes the perfect comforting family meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 1.5–2 kg beef chuck roast or pot roast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

Optional Vegetables

• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• Mushrooms or celery

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Season the Beef

Pat the beef dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.

Step 2: Sear for Flavor

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.

Step 3: Prepare the Slow Cooker

Place onions and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add carrots and potatoes if using.

Step 4: Add the Sauce

In a bowl, mix:

• Beef broth
• Worcestershire sauce
• Soy sauce
• Brown sugar

Pour over the roast.

Step 5: Slow Cook

Cover and cook:

• LOW: 8–10 hours
  or
• HIGH: 4–5 hours

Until the meat is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 6: Serve

Shred or slice the roast and spoon the flavorful juices over the top before serving.

💡 Tips

✔ Searing adds deeper flavor but can be skipped.
✔ Leftovers make excellent sandwiches or tacos.
✔ Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6