Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Name: Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon beef base; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours

Yield 8 servings

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What if you could get the perfect pot roast with half the work, but double the flavor? Good news: You can. Here's how, with the help of our best slow-cooker pot roast recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon beef base
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, whisk water and beef base; add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Sprinkle roast with pepper; transfer to slow cooker. Drizzle with Worcestershire sauce. Cook roast, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove roast to a serving platter; tent with foil. Strain cooking juices, reserving vegetables. Skim fat from cooking juices. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; gradually whisk in cooking juices. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cooked vegetables. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked meat with 1/2 cup gravy: 380 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.

Because I work full time, this slow cooker pot roast is my go-to when I want a hearty, home cooked meal. It’s a comfort to walk in and smell this roast simmering. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York

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