Slow cooker pot roast
A tender, savory slow cooker pot roast packed with hearty vegetables and deep flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chuck roast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 cup water
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the roast on all sides, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the roast to a slow cooker and sprinkle dry onion soup mix over the top.
- Pour in the water, then add carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery on top.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, until the roast is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
