Perfect Pot Roast (Slow-Cooker)

Name: Perfect Pot Roast (Slow-Cooker)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 lbs beef roast; 1 4 potatoes; 1 1/2 cups baby carrots; 1 large onion; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 1

Prep: 10 minsCook: 3 hrs

Prep

10 mins

Cook

3 hrs

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

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My go to comfort food on busy weeknights is this slow cooker pot roast, and I'm so excited to share it with you. There's something magical about throwing everything into one pot and letting it cook while you go about your day. The beef becomes incredibly tender and flavorful without any fussing around, and the vegetables soak up all those delicious juices. Plus, carrots are packed with beta carotene which is great for your eyesight and overall health. What I love most is how simple and budget friendly this meal is, with minimal prep work and maximum flavor. In just three hours, you'll have a hearty, homestyle dinner that feels like you've been cooking all day.

Ella x

Ingredients

Servings:

12 lbs beef roast
14 potatoes(peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
237 mlbaby carrots
1 largeonion(quartered and pulled apart)
237 mlbeef broth
11(1 1/2 ounce) envelope dry vegetable soup mix (I use Knorr)

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Instructions

1
Place roast into crockpot and surround with vegetables.
2
Combine beef broth and vegetable soup mix, then add to crockpot.
3
Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.

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