Easy Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 10 hours

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
I love pot roast for a couple of reasons. First, it's delicious. Second, it's easy! I can't describe the feeling of walking into my house after work and smelling this dish that's been simmering all day. There's nothing better than this easy pot roast slow-cooker recipe. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Easy Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless beef rump or chuck roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 6 medium carrots, cut into thirds
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 3 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
  • 1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Place carrots, potatoes and onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Place roast on top of vegetables; sprinkle with steak seasoning. Add broth. Cook, covered, on low 10-12 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
  2. Remove roast and vegetables from slow cooker; keep warm.
  3. Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan; skim off fat. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 354 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 696mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.