{"id":3339,"date":"2025-10-13T18:51:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/?p=3339"},"modified":"2025-10-13T18:51:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:51:09","slug":"slow-cooker-pot-roast-with-rich-gravy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/13\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-with-rich-gravy\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Rich Gravy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Pot Roast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\u20134 lbs (1.5\u20132 kg) beef roast (chuck, shoulder, or brisket)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 medium onions, sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 medium carrots, chopped into chunks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 celery stalks, diced<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 cups (500 ml) beef broth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tbsp tomato paste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tsp dried thyme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tsp dried rosemary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt and black pepper to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Gravy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 cups (500 ml) strained cooking liquid<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tbsp cornstarch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tbsp cold water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Prep and Sear the Roast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Sear the beef on all sides until golden brown, about 2\u20133 minutes per side.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Assemble the Slow Cooker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Place onions, carrots, celery, and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Set the seared roast on top of the vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Step 3: Add Flavorful Liquids<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. In a bowl, mix beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Step 4: Cook<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Low Setting: 8\u201310 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        High Setting: 4\u20135 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Step 5: Make the Gravy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Remove the beef and vegetables, keeping them warm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Strain 2 cups of the cooking liquid into a saucepan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl, then whisk into the liquid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Heat over medium, stirring until the gravy thickens, about 2\u20133 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Step 6: Serve<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Slice or shred the beef, serve with vegetables, and drizzle with gravy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Tips for Success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Searing the beef adds a rich depth of flavor. Don\u2019t skip this step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Use fresh herbs if available for an extra layer of aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Add baby potatoes for a complete one-pot meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          If you prefer a creamier gravy, whisk in a splash of cream at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Benefits of This Recipe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Effortless: The slow cooker does most of the work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Nutritious: Packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Budget-Friendly: Uses affordable cuts of beef that become tender with slow cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Family-Friendly: Loved by both kids and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Timing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Prep Time: 15 minutes
          Cook Time: 8\u201310 hours on low or 4\u20135 hours on high
          Total Time: Up to 10 hours (hands-off cooking time included!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Ingredients: For the Pot Roast 3\u20134 lbs (1.5\u20132 kg) beef roast (chuck, shoulder, or brisket) 2 medium onions, sliced 4 medium carrots, chopped into chunks 2 celery stalks, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups (500 ml) beef broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried rosemary … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3340,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3339","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3339","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3339"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3339\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3341,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3339\/revisions\/3341"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3339"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3339"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipesw.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}