Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 3 lb pot roast (such as chuck roast)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 packet au jus seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
• 1 packet slow cooker pot roast seasoning mix (about 1.3 oz)
• 1 lb baby carrots (add as many as desired)
• 1 white onion (chopped)
• 1.5 lb yellow potatoes (chopped into large chunks)
• 1.5 cup water or beef broth

Steps

1. 1

   Place the pot roast into the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. 2

   Season the roast generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

3. 3

   Sprinkle one packet of au jus seasoning and one packet of slow cooker pot roast seasoning over the meat.

4. 4

   Add the baby carrots and the chopped white onion to the slow cooker.

5. 5

   Add the chopped yellow potatoes on top of the other ingredients.

6. 6

   Pour 1.5 cups of water or beef broth over the meat and vegetables.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on high for 7 to 8 hours, or on low for 6 hours (Note: The transcript mentions 6 hours for low, though typically low takes longer than high; follow the meat's tenderness as a guide).

Notes

The author mentions that the cooking time can be adjusted between high and low settings. For the best results, ensure the roast is fork-tender before serving.

Nutrition per serving

• slow cooker
• crockpot
• pot roast
• dinner
• main course
• beef
• comfort food