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Super Easy Crock Pot Roast and Gravy

Super Easy Crock Pot Roast and Gravy
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Super Easy Crock Pot Roast and Gravy is a comforting, hearty, and tender slow-cooked beef dish featuring melt-in-your-mouth chuck roast paired with rich homemade gravy and classic vegetables. Perfect for effortless weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe provides flavorful, juicy meat with minimal prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat

  • 3 to 4 lb beef chuck roast

Vegetables

  • 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced

Liquids

  • 2 cups beef broth

Thickening Agents

  • 2 to 3 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for gravy)

Seasonings and Herbs

  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Optional Variations

  • Pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika (for a spicy kick)
  • Fresh sage or oregano (herb swap)
  • Additional veggies like parsnips, turnips, or pearl onions
  • Butter (for making a roux if thicker gravy is desired)

Instructions

  1. Prep and season the roast: Pat the beef chuck roast dry and generously season all sides with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary to build flavor.
  2. Sear the meat (optional but recommended): Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until golden brown to lock in juices and enhance flavor. This step can be skipped to save time.
  3. Place vegetables in the crock pot: Layer chopped carrots, potatoes, and onions evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker to soak up the meat juices and add sweetness.
  4. Add the roast and broth: Set the seared or unseared roast on top of the vegetables, then pour beef broth over everything to keep the roast moist and create the base for the gravy.
  5. Slow cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
  6. Make the gravy: Remove the roast and vegetables. Strain the cooking liquid if desired. Whisk in a flour or cornstarch slurry gradually while warming off heat until the gravy thickens to a smooth, rich consistency.

Notes

  • Don’t skip searing the roast to add deeper flavor.
  • Use room temperature meat to ensure even cooking.
  • Leave space in the crock pot for heat circulation to cook evenly.
  • Check liquid halfway through cooking and add more broth if it looks dry.
  • Thicken gravy off the heat and add thickener slowly to avoid lumps.

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Keywords: slow cooker roast, crock pot beef, roast and gravy, easy comfort food, slow cooked beef dinner

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