Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Potatoes and Carrots Recipe
A hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Beef Roast cooked with tender baby potatoes, carrots, and a flavorful blend of herbs and Dijon mustard. This easy-to-prepare slow cooker meal results in a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef roast perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion (cut into wedges)
- 1 pound carrots (cut into large, 2 inch chunks)
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (left whole)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Beef and Seasonings
- 3–4 pound chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Liquids
- 1 cup beef broth
Optional Thickening
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables and broth: In a 6-quart slow cooker, place the onion wedges, carrot chunks, whole baby potatoes, minced garlic, and beef broth evenly at the bottom.
- Season and coat the beef roast: In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Brush this mustard and herb mixture thoroughly over all sides of the chuck roast.
- Place roast and cook: Set the seasoned beef roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours or on high heat for 5 to 6 hours. Cook until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork; timing may vary depending on roast size and shape.
- Make optional gravy: If desired, remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Stir this mixture into the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and cook on high for a few minutes until the gravy thickens.
- Serve: Slice or shred the beef roast and serve with the cooked potatoes, carrots, and onion, topped with the thickened gravy.
Notes
- Cooking times can vary based on the size and thickness of your roast, so always check for tenderness before serving.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, adjust the amount of cornstarch slurry accordingly.
- Baby potatoes can be substituted with regular potatoes cut into chunks if preferred.
- For added flavor, sear the beef roast in a hot pan for 2-3 minutes per side before placing it in the slow cooker (optional).
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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