How to Make Slow Cooker Roast - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Roast is a classic and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a holiday feast. This recipe is designed for those busy days when you don't have time to stand over the stove, yet you still want to enjoy a delicious and hearty meal.

Using a slow cooker to prepare a roast allows the meat to cook slowly and evenly, resulting in a juicy and tender final product. The use of a slow cooker also allows the flavors of the herbs, spices, and vegetables to meld tog...

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Ingredients

  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 ½ cups green beans, sliced diagonally (also known as "Frenched")
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Spread potatoes into the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer carrots on top, followed by green beans.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear roast in hot oil until browned completely, about 2 minutes per side. Place roast over layered vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • Mix together condensed soup, water, and dry onion soup mix in a medium bowl; pour over roast and vegetables.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Nutrition

    324 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 489mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1219mg