By Mia Park

October 12, 2025

Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Vegetables That Melt in Your Mouth

There’s nothing cozier than walking into a kitchen filled with the aroma of slow-cooked beef and tender vegetables. This easy pot roast recipe transforms a simple chuck roast into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece—rich, hearty, and deeply satisfying. With minimal prep and a few pantry staples, you’ll have the ultimate comfort meal simmering while you relax.

Prep Time: 20Min

3 pounds chuck roast 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, halved 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Cook Time: 8 hours

Ingredients

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Step 1

Pat the chuck roast dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

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Step 2

In a hot skillet, add olive oil and sear the roast on both sides until browned.

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Step 3

Place the chopped carrots, potatoes, and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.

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Step 4

Lay the seared roast on top of the vegetables.

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