Slow Cooker Creamy Pot Roast (Printable Version)

Tender beef slow-cooked with vegetables and creamy herb sauce for cozy family dining.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

01 - 3 lbs beef chuck roast
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

04 - 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
05 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
06 - 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

08 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1 cup beef broth
10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
11 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
13 - 1 tsp dried thyme
14 - 1 tsp dried rosemary

→ Optional Garnish

15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side.
03 - Place carrots, potatoes, onion, and minced garlic in the slow cooker base, then lay the seared or raw roast on top of the vegetables.
04 - Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, and dried rosemary in a medium bowl until smooth.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the roast and vegetables. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 8 hours or HIGH setting for 5 to 6 hours, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
06 - Transfer roast and vegetables to a serving platter. Stir sauce in the slow cooker until smooth and spoon over the serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Comforting and tender slow-cooked beef
  • Creamy herb sauce adds rich flavor
02 -
  • For a thicker sauce stir in 1 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with a little cold water during the last 30 minutes of cooking
  • Substitute cream of chicken soup for a milder flavor or add 1 cup sliced mushrooms for extra texture
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup
  • Let the roast rest 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices
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