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Pot Roast

This classic pot roast features a deliciously seasoned, melt-in-your-mouth beef roast with tender carrots, potatoes, and savory herbs, all slow-cooked to perfection. This recipe is the ultimate comfort meal, perfect for a cozy family dinner!

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 3-4 lb. beef chuck roast
• 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 ½ lbs. potatoes, quartered
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp. fresh thyme (or 1 tsp. dried)
• 2 tsp. fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)

Instructions:

1. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 min. per side.
2. Place the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
5. If you prefer a thicker gravy, remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp. water, then stir it into the cooking liquid. Cook on high for 10-15 min. until the sauce thickens.
6. Slice the pot roast and serve with the vegetables, drizzled with the rich, flavorful gravy.