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4 Hour Pot Roast
Anna Warden

4 Hour Pot Roast

If there's one dish that epitomizes home cooking, it’s pot roast. Comforting, warm, and oh-so-satisfying, it’s a meal that transports you straight to grandma’s kitchen. What’s even better is the ease of making it in a slow cooker. With this 4-hour pot roast recipe, you’ll discover how to create a warm, inviting dish in record time without compromising flavor or tenderness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • To whip up this comforting dish you’ll need:
  • - 3 cups of diced potatoes about 6 medium
  • - 1 medium yellow onion roughly chopped
  • - 2 stalks of celery cut into fairly large pieces
  • - 1 ½ cups of baby carrots or regular carrots cut to size
  • - 1 3-pound beef roast, like chuck roast
  • - 3 cubes of beef bouillon for a rich flavor
  • - ½ cup of water
  • - 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce for an extra savory kick
  • - A sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
  1. First things first, gather all your ingredients. Having everything on hand makes the process smoother. Chop your potatoes, onions, and celery into relatively large chunks. You want them to hold up during cooking, preventing them from turning into mush.
Step 2: Prepare the Base
  1. In your slow cooker, arrange the diced potatoes, chopped onions, celery, and baby carrots at the bottom. These veggies will act as a flavor base for the roast and soak up all those delicious juices.
Step 3: Add the Roast
  1. Place the beef roast on top of the veggies. This positioning allows the flavorful juices from the meat to drip down and enhance the vegetables.
Step 4: Season it Up
  1. Sprinkle the beef bouillon cubes randomly on top of the roast. Next, drizzle in the Worcestershire sauce and pour in ½ cup of water. The water creates steam and helps to tenderize the meat further. Finish off with a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper for that extra flavor punch.
Step 5: Slow Cook to Perfection
  1. Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for about 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. If you have an instant-read thermometer, check for a reading of at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C) in the thickest part of the roast. Cooking times can vary based on your specific slow cooker, so keep an eye on it.
Step 6: Serve It Up
  1. Once cooked to perfection, transfer the roast to a platter. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the veggies and arrange them around the roast. Feel free to drizzle some of that rich gravy over everything before serving!

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 350kcal

Notes

- Quality Meat: Invest in a good quality beef roast. The better the meat, the tastier the dish.
- Vegetable Variations: Don’t hesitate to switch out the veggies based on what you have. Parsnips or turnips can add an interesting twist.
- Cooking Time: Make sure to stick close to the cooking times for optimal tenderness; too much time could dry out the meat!
- Freezer Friendly: You can freeze leftovers, but be mindful they may get a bit mushy.
- For Extra Flavor: Sear the roast in a skillet before placing it in the slow cooker. This step builds additional flavor but is optional.

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