Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Pot Roast is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. This recipe showcases a succulent beef chuck roast, slow-cooked with aromatic garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of apple juice for a delightful depth of flavor. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity; just sear the meat, toss in the ingredients, and let your slow cooker do all the work. In 7 to 8 hours, you’ll have tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef that pairs beautifully with potatoes or rice. Ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends, this pot roast is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 – 3½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Assorted herbs (dried parsley, salt, and pepper)
Instructions
- Sear the beef chuck roast in hot oil until browned on both sides.
- Transfer to a slow cooker and add chopped onion, carrots, beef stock, apple juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg