{"id":"bca7a646-47a7-4568-90c6-291fb8ea8729","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bca7a646-47a7-4568-90c6-291fb8ea8729","source_url":"https://www.apinchofhealthy.com/crock-pot-roast/","title":"Crock Pot Roast (Slow Cooker Pot Roast)","description":"Crock pot roast is an easy, simple delicious dinner that is so warm and comforting! Perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weekends.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT480M","total_time":"PT485M","image_url":"https://www.apinchofhealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/slow-cooker-pot-roast-closeup-plate-parsley.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 pound chuck roast","item":"chuck roast","quantity":3,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1.5 teaspoons garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"salt and pepper  (to taste - don' be shy! I used 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper)","item":"salt and pepper","preparation":"to taste - don' be shy! I used 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper"},{"text":"1.5 pounds potatoes  (cut into chunks (see notes))","item":"potatoes (cut into chunks (see notes))","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"3/4 pound carrots","item":"carrots","quantity":0.75,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"Optional: fresh herbs. I used 7 sprigs of fresh thyme and 2 sprigs of rosemary","item":"Optional: fresh herbs. I used 7 sprigs of fresh thyme and 2 sprigs of rosemary"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Season the chuck roast on both sides with salt, pepper and granulated garlic"},{"number":2,"text":"Optional: add fresh herbs, if desired. Rosemary and thyme are my favorites."},{"number":3,"text":"Cook on low in a slow cooker for 8 hours, until fork tender."},{"number":4,"text":"See notes for options regarding potatoes and carrots."},{"number":5,"text":"Pull apart with two forks, and serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T04:05:27.157504+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T04:05:27.157504+00:00"}