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This BEST EVER crock pot roast is incredibly flavorful and tender. A few secret tips and tricks make this recipe better than the rest!

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Crock Pot Roast

I’m very excited to share this insanely good crock pot roast recipe with you today! The recipe actually comes from my friends, Donna & Chad, over at The Slow Roasted Italian. They recently released a new cookbook called The Simple Kitchen that I love already!

The Simple Kitchen Cookbook has over 80 quick and easy recipes with a full-sized photo for every single recipe. The photography is mouthwatering and will have you craving everything in this book. Inside The Simple Kitchen there are 8 chapters and each chapter has over 10 tested-to-perfection recipes that are tried & true favorites. There are also tons of kitchen tricks and techniques sprinkled throughout.

The best ever CROCKPOT POT ROAST
This cookbook has recipes that are right up my alley and I’ve been loving re-creating the dishes. The dish I’m featuring today is called “Down-Home Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes” (found on page 13). This crock pot roast is exquisite! Fall apart tender meat, perfectly cooked and seasoned veggies, and a delicious flavorful gravy that is the perfect complement.

This crock pot roast recipe has a bit of prep work to it (such as preparing and cutting the meat), but trust me,  the 20 minutes of effort is well worth it.

With that, let’s jump in to the details!

First, how do you season a crock pot roast?

It’s important to use good seasonings in a crock pot roast to really bring out the flavors of the ingredients. This recipe calls for a Tuscan Seasoning Blend that is comprised of thyme, sage, marjoram, basil, oregano, and rosemary.

The blend of these seasonings is unbelievably good in this roast. The flavor of the spices become stronger the longer they cook and meld together with the ingredients. The spices are why this crock pot roast tastes so good!

Delicious crock pot roast

How do you make a pot roast tender?

This is what everyone wants, right? Lucky for you, this crock pot roast is made in, well, the crockpot…That means it’s going to be much easier to get a tender roast then if you were cooking this in the oven. Phew.

The most critical part of getting a tender pot roast is to use the right meat. This recipe calls for a boneless beef chuck roast which results in a very tender pot roast.

Additionally, this pot roast is going to be the most tender when cooked at a low temperature in liquid. I make sure to fully submerge the seared beef in the liquid and it comes out fall-off-the-fork tender.

Which brings me to my next point…

How long do you cook a crock pot roast?

This crock pot roast is made by browning the beef first and then slow cooking it in the crock pot. Searing the beef first traps in flavor and is a step I’d highly recommend!

This recipe calls for a slow cook on high for 5 hours or low cook for 10 hours. If you plan in advance, I’d highly recommend low for 10 hours. The tenderness of the meat is unbeatable! It does take a bit of planning (and an early start in the morning depending on when you eat dinner), but it is well worth it.

Thanks for reading – ENJOY!

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Crock Pot Roast
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

This crock pot roast is incredibly flavorful and tender

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crock pot roast
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 588 kcal
Author: Donna and Chad Elick from the Slow Roasted Italian, republished with permission from "The Simple Kitchen"
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tuscan-Style Seasoning Blend (SEE RECIPE NOTES)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon); OR you can substitute with additional beef stock, or grape, pomegranate, or cranberry juice
  • 3 cup low-sodium beef stock
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 2 pounds baby red potatoes, cut in half or quarters if large
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into 3-inch chunks and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large Dutch oven (or oven-safe heavy-bottomed pot) over medium-high heat. Once you can feel the heat when you hold your hand 6 inches above the pot, place the roast pieces in the pot. Brown the pieces on all sides, 2-3 minutes per side. (To get a good sear don't overcrowd the meat, you can sear the meat in batches). Don't skip this step. We are adding layers of flavor here. Once the roast is nicely seared with a good crust, remove it from the Dutch oven and place it in your slow cooker. (Use a 5 quart or larger slow cooker).

  3. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the sliced onions to the Dutch oven and cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the seasoning blend and add the Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine. Pour in the wine (or additional beef stock of juice). Deglaze the pan by scraping up the browned bits at the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or spatula as it bubbles. Pour in the beef stock. Stir to combine, and then add the contents of the pot into the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 5 hours on high (or 10 hours on low). Add the carrots and potatoes halfway through the cook time.

  4. Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and place them on a serving dish. Tent with foil. Ladle the cooking liquid into a 4-quart saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and whisk until completely smooth to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the pot and stir. Boil the gravy until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning, and add salt and pepper as necessary.

  5. Serve the pot roast and veggies with the gravy on the side.

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Recipe Notes

Total time depends on if you are cooking this crockpot pot roast on high or low. I recommend cooking it on low for maximum tender and flavor. 

Tuscan-Style Seasoning Blend

  • 3 tablespoons dried rosemary
  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons dried basil
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons dried sage

Whisk all of the ingredients together and add TWO tablespoons to the pot roast. Store the remaining in a mason jar in a cool, dry, dark place.

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  2. This was really good! The only thing I would change is increase the carrots to 3 cups – 2 cups was definitely not enough for my family of four. Other than that it is a keeper!

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  4. 5 stars
    Company just left and I could not wait to let you now what a hit your pot roast was.
    We ha two couples join us for dinner and they both said that it was the best pot roast they had ever ha!
    Thank you so much for sharing, the best!

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  5. 5 stars
    Company just left and I could not wait to let you know what a hit your pot roast was. We had two couples joining us for dinner and they both said that it was the best pot roast they had ever had! Thanks you so much for sharing! The best!

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    • You made my night! So thrilled to hear this was a hit and the best ever 🙂 Thanks for the comment Mary!!

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  6. 5 stars
    I’ve made quite a few pot roasts for my familu. This was without a doubt the biggest hit ever. They’re 17 and 20,so it’s difficult to impress them any more, but this hit it out of the park!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  7. 5 stars
    This is on the last phase already took a bite and it is great I increased the greens slightly and added celery, it is amazing.

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  9. 5 stars
    Crock Pot roast is my mom’s speciality. I’m thinking of calling my mom to make a huge pot for me at this weekend when I come back home. Love all your crock pot recipes. Thanks!

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  11. 5 stars
    My husband and I are both baby boomers, That means we grew up on pot roast and for us it is comfort food. My mother was a gourmet cook but she always had a pot roast going when I was coming home from college. We don’t eat it often any more because it is not exactly “heart healthy “ but it is special to us so we indulge once or twice each winter. I tried this recipe and we both agreed…best post roast ever! Taste like we were in Italy or France with the wonderful seasonings. Thank you so much for this recipe!

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    • It definitely does! I have some recipes with other meats in the crockpot! And yay I hope you enjoy! 🙂

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  15. 5 stars
    Best roast I’ve ever had. I was concerned about not having the right seasoning but I looked at my container of Italian Seasoning and it had the same exact ingredients and it worked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again!!

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  17. 5 stars
    Crock Pot Roast is my favorite dish. I will share this article with my girlfriend. Hope she can cook it for me according to the recipe you shared.

    Thank for share again!

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  18. FYI searing does not seal in flavour — that’s a myth. (Check any cooking chemistry book.) It does, however, improve texture.

    Sounds like a great recipe!

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    • Yep this is true.searing any meat does not seal in flavor.never has and never will.improved texture and appearance .

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  20. 5 stars
    Excellent recipe. The most tender I’ve had and the gravy with depth of flavors. Cutting the chuck roast up also makes it easier to serve, as well as more flavorful and tender.

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  21. I haven’t tried crock pot, but throught the article I think it’s great, I’ll use it to cook, try with this recipe first. Many thanks for detailed sharing!

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  22. Looks so delicious. It’s a great way to cook beef, I love beef and the adding of carrots. I will cook it this week. Thanks for nice post.

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  24. 5 stars
    Made this for my parents, husband, and kids today; it was a hit!!! We love your recipes, so many good flavors and ideas for great variety!!! Thanks for helping this mama become a better home cook.

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  27. I don’t have the Tuscan seasoning but I do have the spices that are in it. However the spices that I have are leaves instead of ground. Are they okay to use?

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    • Hmm I’d stick to the recipe’s seasoning blend:

      Tuscan-Style Seasoning Blend

      3 tablespoons dried rosemary
      3 tablespoons dried oregano
      3 tablespoons dried basil
      1 and 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
      1 tablespoon dried marjoram
      1 and 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
      Whisk all of the ingredients together and add TWO tablespoons to the pot roast. Store the remaining in a mason jar in a cool, dry, dark place.

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  31. I’d like to cut this recipe in half (there’s just two of us) and do the cooking on low. Would I still cook for 10 hours or would I cut the cooking time back?

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  34. 5 stars
    So I’m making this recipe as I type this comment. I watched the video after hour 7 so to late to turn back, and I noticed that your Tuscan style blend has none of the same ingredients as a store bought Tuscan seasoning shaker. I used store bought. How bad of a mistake did I make? Maybe re name your blend to something different to avoid the same mistake. Still smells great!

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  35. 5 stars
    Holy wow. I made this with the Trader Joe’s cab. pot roast and it was amazing. I used the TJs 21 Season Salute instead of the other seasoning but other than that I did everything as written and I’m obsessed. Thank you!!

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