Slow Cooker Pot Roast

“Slow Cooker Pot Roast: A Journey of Flavors” is a delightful recipe that combines the tenderness of slow-cooked pot roast with a rich array of seasonings and ingredients to create a savory, aromatic dish. Here’s how you can make it:

Ingredients:

• 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for thickening, optional)
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
3. In the same skillet, add sliced onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
4. Deglaze the skillet with beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour the mixture over the roast in the slow cooker.
5. Add red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried rosemary, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground cloves to the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily with a fork.
7. Once the pot roast is cooked, if you prefer a thicker gravy, you can make a slurry by mixing 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour with 1/4 cup of cold water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.
8. Before serving, remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Transfer the pot roast to a serving platter and spoon some of the gravy over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
10. Serve the slow cooker pot roast with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.
11. Enjoy the tender, flavorful journey of flavors in every bite of this delicious slow cooker pot roast!