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Crock Pot Roast (Slow Cooker Pot Roast)
Crock pot roast is an easy, simple delicious dinner that is so warm and comforting! Perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weekends.
Original recipe: apinchofhealthy.com
- Yield:
- 8 servings
- Prep:
- 5 min
- Cook:
- 480 min
- Total:
- 485 min
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Ingredients
- 3 pound chuck roast
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt and pepper (to taste - don' be shy! I used 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper)
- 1.5 pounds potatoes (cut into chunks (see notes))
- 3/4 pound carrots
- Optional: fresh herbs. I used 7 sprigs of fresh thyme and 2 sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast on both sides with salt, pepper and granulated garlic
- Optional: add fresh herbs, if desired. Rosemary and thyme are my favorites.
- Cook on low in a slow cooker for 8 hours, until fork tender.
- See notes for options regarding potatoes and carrots.
- Pull apart with two forks, and serve.