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This Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Pot Roast delivers tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef with hearty vegetables using just five simple ingredients.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy pot roast, Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Pot Roast, slow cooker pot roast
Calories: 520kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • cutting board
  • knife

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered

Instructions

  • Place the chuck roast in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the top of the roast.
  • Pour the beef broth around the sides of the roast without washing off the seasoning.
  • Arrange the carrots and potatoes around the roast.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until the meat pulls apart easily.
  • Slice or shred the roast and spoon juices over the top before serving.

Notes

For best results, cook on LOW for 8–10 hours. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain consistent heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 1100mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 25mg