Description
Slow Cooker Amish Pot Roast is the kind of cozy, no-fuss dinner that tastes like it cooked all day—because it did. A well-marbled chuck roast turns fork-tender in a savory broth with potatoes, carrots, and onions, making this a comforting meal for Sunday supper or an easy weeknight win.
Ingredients
4 to 5 pounds beef chuck roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into large chunks
2 cups beef broth (low-sodium if preferred)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Pat the roast dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned (about 3–4 minutes per side).
3. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes to the slow cooker.
4. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
5. Stir together broth, Worcestershire, vinegar, thyme, and rosemary, then pour over the roast.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours (or HIGH for 4–5 hours), until the meat is fork-tender.
7. Rest the roast for 10 minutes, then slice or shred. Spoon the cooking juices over the top and serve.
Notes
For even deeper flavor, don’t skip the sear—it adds a rich, savory base.
If you want a thicker gravy, whisk a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water) into the hot cooking liquid and heat until slightly thickened.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat until steaming hot (165°F / 74°C if checking with a thermometer).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: 🍲 Comfort Classics & Casseroles
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg