Name: Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-480775H49S
Total time: PT-480775H49S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast, tied around with twine (if you buy it at Whole Foods, it’ll come this way already); 1 medium white onion, peeled and cut into 1” pieces; 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1” pieces; 3 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1” pieces; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups + 2 tbsp low sodium vegetable broth; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp ghee, or homemade clarified butter; 1 tbsp + 1 tsp tapioca flour; 1 tsp ground thyme; 2 tsp coarse kosher salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Description

This Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a cold-weather must have. So comforting and delicious. Like a hug on a plate.

Ingredients

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3 lbs beef chuck roast, tied around with twine (if you buy it at Whole Foods, it’ll come this way already)
1 medium white onion, peeled and cut into 1” pieces
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1” pieces
3 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1” pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups + 2 tbsp low sodium vegetable broth
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp ghee, or homemade clarified butter
1 tbsp + 1 tsp tapioca flour
1 tsp ground thyme
2 tsp coarse kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, stir together tapioca flour and 2 tbsp vegetable broth until smooth. Add to crockpot, along with remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, onions, carrots, parsnips and ground thyme.
Preheat cast iron skillet over medium heat. Season roast with sea salt and pepper, and rub with garlic. Add ghee to skillet, and use your tongs to place roast on skillet. Sear on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Using tongs, carefully transfer the seared roast to crockpot, placing it on top of vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow cooker
Cuisine: American