Slow-Cooker Pot Roast (2024)

1. Coat vegetables in cornstarch mixture:

   In slow cooker, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Add carrots and onions; season with salt and pepper, and toss.

   

2. Season meat:

   Sprinkle roast with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; place on top of vegetables, and drizzle with Worcestershire.

   

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3. Cook pot roast:

   Cover; cook on high, 6 hours (or on low, 10 hours).

   

4. Slice pot roast:

   Transfer roast to a cutting board; thinly slice against the grain.

   

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5. Transfer to serving dish:

   Place vegetables in a serving dish; pour pan juices through a fine-mesh sieve, if desired. Serve roast with vegetables and pan juices.

   

How to Serve Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

Simple is always best when it comes to a classic pot roast, but this recipe is very versatile. Substitute carrots for other starchy vegetables, like chopped russet potatoes, parsnips, or butternut squash.

Any leftover meat is delicious served cold on sandwiches the next day with a smear of mustard and mayonnaise.

Storage and Reheating

Pot roast will stay moist and juicy, unsliced, and stored in a baking dish with some of the brothy liquid. Sliced meat tends to dry out faster than larger hunks. Wrap the dish tightly with plastic and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days.

To reheat, transfer the brisket and liquid to a baking dish just big enough to fit it snuggly, cover with foil, and warm in a 325 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a roast take in a Crock-Pot?

Depending on whether you set the Crock-Pot to the low or high setting, a 3-pound pot roast will take about six hours to cook on high heat, or 10 hours on low.

What's the difference between a Crock-Pot and a slow cooker?

Crock-Pot is a popular brand of slow cookers, and the terms are commonly used interchangeably. Both are appliances that cook food slowly and have settings to keep food warm.

Do you need to add water to a slow cooker pot roast?

Some recipes call for liquid, some do not. It mainly comes down to the type of meat you use. Cuts like chuck roast will release more fat and moisture than leaner cuts, so they don't need any water. In addition, the slow cooker itself creates some moisture, which helps keep the meat juicy.

Oven Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In step 1, use a 5-quart Dutch oven or ovenproof pot with a tight-fitting lid; add 2 cups water. Cover; bake until roast is tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Proceed with step 3.

Other Pot Roast Recipes To Try

• Pot Roast
• Pressure-Cooker Pot Roast
• Garlic Lover's Pot Roast
• Easy Pot Roast
• Korean Beef Chuck Roast