Easy Crockpot Pot Roast
This easy Crockpot pot roast is the perfect comfort food. It’s so simple to make, and the beef comes out perfectly tender. Chuck roast and vegetables are slow-cooked with a packet of onion soup mix to make a satisfying, hearty meal.
Serve this slow cooker pot roast over mashed potatoes or rice and a green vegetable for a complete meal. It’s also great for leftovers; the beef will be even more tender the next day. Simply reheat and serve!
This recipe is an updated version of a classic pot roast. The secret to the success of this dish is a packet (or two!) of onion soup mix. It adds incredible flavor to the beef and vegetables and really makes this dish special.
Let’s take a look at how to make this Crockpot roast.
Ingredients
First, you’ll need to gather your ingredients. You’ll need:
- 3-5 pound chuck roast
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 – 6 medium carrots
- 4 celery stalks
- 2 packets of onion soup mix
- 16-ounce bottle of beer
- beef broth or water
How To Cook a Roast in a Slow Cooker
- Start by preparing your vegetables. Dice the onion into small pieces. Peel the carrots and cut them into 1/2-inch thick “coins.” Slice or dice the celery.
- Place the prepared vegetables into the Crockpot. Top the vegetables with both packets of soup mix. Pour the beer over the soup mix and top with the roast.
- Cover the Crockpot/slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until the roast is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the roast using two forks.
- Serve alongside or over mashed potatoes (or rice).
If you can’t get enough slow-cooked comfort food, I’ve got plenty more Crockpot recipes you’ll love. My Crockpot Crack Potato Soup is creamy, cheesy, and perfect on a cold night, while Crockpot Chicken and Gravy delivers tender chicken smothered in rich gravy. For another cozy favorite, try my Quick and Easy Chicken and Dumplings – comfort food at its finest.
Easy Crockpot Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 3-5 pound chuck roast
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 – 6 medium carrots
- 4 celery stalks
- 2 packets of onion soup mix
- 16 ounces beer
- 1 cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Dice the onion into small pieces. Peel the carrots and cut into 1/2-inch thick "coins." Slice or dice the celery.
- Place the prepared vegetables into the Crockpot. Top the vegetables with both packets of soup mix. Pour the beer over the soup mix and top with the roast.
- Cover the Crockpot/slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until the roast is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the roast using two forks.
- Serve alongside or over mashed potatoes (or rice).
Notes
- Heat 2 cups of the juices in a small pot over medium-high.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry.
- Once the juices have started to boil, whisk in the slurry mixture until it starts to thicken.
- Remove the gravy from the heat.
Nutrition
Recipe Notes
- If celery isn’t your favorite, you can still toss it in whole for flavor while the roast cooks, then simply remove the stalks before serving. It adds depth to the dish without leaving big chunks on your plate.
- Want to dress it up a little? A garnish of fresh parsley gives the pot roast a nice pop of color and freshness.
- If you like gravy, you can make some homemade gravy with the cooking liquid from the pot roast.
- Heat 2 cups of the juices in a small pot over medium-high.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water to make a slurry.
- Once the juices have started to boil, whisk in the slurry mixture until it starts to thicken.
- Remove the gravy from the heat.
- There’s no need to season the beef with salt. The onion soup mix packets take care of all of the seasoning needs.
- Store any leftover meat and vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 3–4 days.
FAQs
No. Browning the roast before placing it in a slow cooker will help add depth and flavor, but it’s not a necessary step.
Low and slow is usually the best way to cook large cuts of beef in a Crockpot/slow cooker. However, if you are running short on time and have 5 hours before dinner, you can cook this on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
Last Bite
Have you tried making pot roast in the slow cooker yet? It’s one of those recipes that never goes out of style. I’d love to hear how you make yours – drop a comment below and share your favorite Crockpot tips or variations!
