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    Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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    Published: May 10, 2021 · Modified: Jul 20, 2023 by Jessica · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    Need a good old fashioned comfort meal without spending hours slaving over the stove? Our hearty and delicious Slow Cooker Pot Roast is here to save the day. 

    slow cooker pot roast in a white dish next to a black tea towel

    Hearty meals are always a win in my book. I am all about the protein and veggies lately because they actually fill me up. I made this roast a few weeks ago for Sunday dinner and was reminded exactly how much I love it.

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast

    Any meal that takes less than five minutes to prep, can feed an army, tastes delicious, and the kids will eat is a major win in my book. I love my slow cooker, and this crock pot roast is definitely a family favorite.

    close up of slow cooker pot roast garnished with fresh parsley

    If you are looking for a few other easy slow cooker favorites be sure to try our easy Tikka Masala or our favorite Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken! 

    I also love that this can be a one pot meal, no need to add or prep anything else. But, if I am wanting to make dinner extra special or we have a bunch of company, I will make my Grandma's Famous Rolls and throw a salad together. 

    Perfect Pot Roast

    Are you ready to see just how simple this slow cooker pot roast really is? Let's do this. 

    step by step photos for how to prepare a crock pot roast

    Top Left - Place your roast in a greased slow cooker. If desired, sear roast for 3-5 minutes on each side in a frying pan first. 

    Top Right - Wash your carrots, onions and potatoes and chop until similar in size. Place them around the outside of the slow cooker. 

    Bottom Left - Whisk together your cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and water until well combined. 

    Bottom Right - Pour gravy mixture over meat and vegetables and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. 

    Pro Tips: 

    • This recipe can also be made in a roasting pan in the oven, just set your oven for 350 degrees and cook for 5 hours.
    • The longer a roast cooks, the more tender and flavorful it will be. I like to put my roast in the slow cooker on low right before I go to bed the night before I want to eat it. Let it cook on low 12-14 hours, and then shred. Turn to warm and let juices sit in Crock Pot until ready to eat. 
    • Although I typically use a chuck roast in this recipe, a good pot roast can be made with any cut of meat. Whether you use a chuck roast, a rump roast, shoulder, brisket, anything will work in this recipe. 

    If you make this recipe and enjoy it we would love for you to leave us a positive comment and review, they mean so much to us! 

    slow cooker pot roast in a white dish

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast

    This super easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a Sunday supper tradition! Throw everything into the slow cooker in the morning and you're done!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours hours
    Total Time: 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 327kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb chuck roast
    • 1.5 lbs golden potatoes pre-washed
    • 1.5 cups baby carrots
    • 1 yellow onion
    • 21 oz cream of mushroom soup (2 small cans)
    • 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
    • water
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Put your roast in the center of the crock pot and surround with carrots and potatoes (I just add them until the crock pot is getting full).
    • Quarter your onion and toss in with other veggies.
    • In a separate bowl, combine your cream of mushroom soup, two cans of water, and onion soup mix and whisk until combined.
    • Pour gravy mixture over roast and veggies in crock pot.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Cook on high for 7-9 hours or on low for 10-12 hours (or until roast shreds easily with fork).

    Notes

    Pro Tips: 

    • This recipe can also be made in a roasting pan in the oven, just set your oven for 350 degrees and cook for 5 hours.
    • The longer a roast cooks, the more tender and flavorful it will be. I like to put my roast in the slow cooker on low right before I go to bed the night before I want to eat it. Let it cook on low 12-14 hours, and then shred. Turn to warm and let juices sit in Crock Pot until ready to eat. 
    • Although I typically use a chuck roast in this recipe, a good pot roast can be made with any cut of meat. Whether you use a chuck roast, a rump roast, shoulder, brisket, anything will work in this recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3oz | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1049mg | Potassium: 935mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3325IU | Vitamin C: 11.5mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 5.9mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    close up of a roast in a white dish with fresh parsley garnish

    Well there you go, easy, hearty, and delicious!

    xo,
    jess-sig
    This post was originally published on February 23, 2015 and has been updated with new photos and more detailed information. 

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    1. Whitney H

      February 23, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      This meal is a staple in our house! It's something my mom and my mother in law have been making for decades. Such a good one!!

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    2. Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal

      February 23, 2015 at 10:30 am

      Jessica this looks so good! I have been looking for an easy roast recipe and I love this one! Can't wait to try it with my boys. It was great to meet you this weekend at BYBC and I just loved your class on Friday.. I'm glad I'm not the only OCD, overally organized, list lover out there!

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      • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

        February 23, 2015 at 10:39 am

        Haha I'm glad I'm not the only one too!! You are such a doll! So glad we can be real life friends now, since we've met face to face!

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