Crock Pot Roast (Slow Cooker Pot Roast)
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bca7a646-47a7-4568-90c6-291fb8ea8729
Original source: https://www.apinchofhealthy.com/crock-pot-roast/
Recipe image: https://www.apinchofhealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/slow-cooker-pot-roast-closeup-plate-parsley.jpg

Crock pot roast is an easy, simple delicious dinner that is so warm and comforting! Perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weekends.
Yield: 8
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT480M
Total time: PT485M

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
1. Season the chuck roast on both sides with salt, pepper and granulated garlic
2. Optional: add fresh herbs, if desired. Rosemary and thyme are my favorites.
3. Cook on low in a slow cooker for 8 hours, until fork tender.
4. See notes for options regarding potatoes and carrots.
5. Pull apart with two forks, and serve.