Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Tender, juicy beef slowly cooked with garlic, herbs, onions, and hearty vegetables until it practically falls apart! This Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the ultimate cozy comfort food—simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for a family Sunday dinner. 🤤❤️

🛒 Ingredients

• 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 carrots, cut into chunks
• 1½ lb baby potatoes, halved
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp cold water, optional for gravy

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season the roast
Pat the chuck roast dry. Season generously on all sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Sear the beef
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for about 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned. This step adds wonderful depth of flavor.

3. Prepare the slow cooker
Place the sliced onion, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared roast on top.

4. Add the garlic and herbs
Scatter the minced garlic around the roast. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, and parsley, then add the bay leaves and butter.

5. Slow cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and pulls apart easily.

6. Make the gravy
Remove the roast and vegetables. For thicker gravy, transfer some of the cooking liquid to a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with cold water, whisk it in, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.

7. Serve
Slice or shred the roast and serve it with the potatoes and carrots. Spoon plenty of the rich garlic-herb gravy over everything. 🌿🥩

🔥 Pro Tips

• Chuck roast is ideal because the slow cooking breaks down its connective tissue and makes it incredibly tender.
• Searing isn’t absolutely necessary, but it gives the roast a much richer flavor.
• Don’t add too much liquid—the vegetables and beef release additional moisture while cooking.
• For extra garlic flavor, add a few whole garlic cloves along with the minced garlic.
• Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

❓ Quick Q&A

Can I skip searing the roast?
Yes. You can place it directly into the slow cooker, although searing gives it a deeper, more savory flavor.

Can I use different vegetables?
Absolutely! Mushrooms, celery, parsnips, or sweet potatoes are delicious additions.

Can I make this ahead?
Yes! The roast often tastes even better the next day. Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container and reheat gently.