Crockpot 5-Ingredient Pot Roast
The best crockpot pot roast with juicy beef, hearty potatoes, and sweet carrots slow cooked until perfectly tender. A simple five ingredient slow cooker recipe for an effortless family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2–3 pounds beef roast (chuck roast or preferred cut), seasoned with salt and pepper
1 pound potatoes, chopped
3/4 pound carrots, chopped
3–4 tablespoons steak seasoning
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon oil (optional, for browning)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Homemade Steak Seasoning (Optional)
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method
Season the beef roast generously with salt, pepper, and steak seasoning.
Pour the beef broth into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place the seasoned beef roast in the slow cooker.
Add the potatoes and carrots around and on top of the roast.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 4–5 hours or LOW for 8–10 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.
Optional: Sear the Beef for Extra Flavor
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the beef roast for 3–5 minutes per side until browned.
Transfer the beef to the slow cooker and continue with the recipe.
Instant Pot Method (Alternative)
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and heat the oil.
Brown the seasoned beef for 3–5 minutes per side.
Remove the beef and add beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits.
Return the beef to the pot.
Seal the lid and cook on High Pressure for 45 minutes.
Quick release the pressure, then add potatoes and carrots.
Seal again and cook on High Pressure for 3 minutes.
Allow pressure to release naturally before serving.
Notes
Chuck roast works best because it becomes very tender during slow cooking.
Browning the meat before slow cooking adds deeper flavor but is optional.
Add onions, garlic, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Leftover pot roast can be used for sandwiches, tacos, or shredded beef bowls.
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