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Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Author Kimberly@Love To Frugal

Ingredients

  • Chuck or shoulder roast 3-4 lbs
  • 1 lb baby carrots or carrots, cut to about 1" pieces
  • 1 medium onion sliced and chopped
  • 1½ lbs potatoes cut into about 1" pieces. (optional)
  • 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
  • 1 pkg. au jus or brown gravy mix
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • Salt pepper, paprika & garlic powder

Instructions

  • Season the roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder & paprika
  • Put 1 Tbsp canola in a skillet and heat on med-high for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Sear the roast on both sides.
  • Place half the onions and carrots on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Next, place the chuck roast on top of the vegetables.
  • Place remaining vegetables on top and around the chuck roast.
  • Mix dry onion soup mix and gravy mix in a bowl and add 2 cups of water. Mix with a fork or a whisk until lumps are gone.
  • Pour over the roast.
  • Cover with a lid and cook on low for 8 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
  • Shred meat slightly with two forks, serve hot.