Crockpot Pot Roast with Vegetables and Mushroom Gravy Recipe
This classic Crockpot Pot Roast recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef with hearty vegetables in a rich gravy. Perfect for an easy and comforting meal, the slow-cooked chuck roast becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the potatoes, carrots, onions, and mushrooms absorb all the savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2.5 pounds chuck roast
Vegetables
- 1 pound potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
Liquids & Sauces
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Thickening Agent
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Season the roast: Generously season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides. Place it into a 7-quart crockpot as the base of your dish.
- Add vegetables: Arrange the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and diced onion evenly around the roast within the crockpot, creating a flavorful bed for the meat to cook on.
- Prepare cooking liquid: In a small bowl, thoroughly whisk together the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Pour this savory mixture over the roast and vegetables, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook the roast on low heat for 7 to 8 hours for tender, flavorful results. Alternatively, use the high setting and cook for 6 to 7 hours if pressed for time.
- Thicken the gravy: About 15 minutes before serving, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl until smooth to create a slurry. Pour this slurry into the crockpot and stir well to incorporate.
- Add mushrooms and finish cooking: Add the sliced mushrooms on top, replace the lid, and continue cooking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. This will thicken the gravy and cook the mushrooms through.
- Serve warm: Once the gravy has thickened and mushrooms are tender, serve the pot roast hot with the vegetables and gravy spooned over the top for a hearty, comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the chuck roast in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side before adding to the crockpot.
- You can substitute baby potatoes for diced potatoes to save prep time.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
- The slower cooking method on low yields more tender and flavorful meat.
- This pot roast keeps well and tastes great as leftovers the next day.
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