Simple 4-Ingredient Pot Roast (Printable)

Tender slow cooked beef chuck with halved baby potatoes and savory onion broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 pound baby potatoes, halved

→ Seasoning

03 - 1 ounce dry onion soup mix (1 packet)

→ Liquid

04 - 2 cups low-sodium beef broth

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the baby potatoes evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Set the beef chuck roast on top of the potatoes.
03 - Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the roast.
04 - Pour the beef broth around the sides of the roast, taking care not to wash away the seasoning.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are thoroughly cooked.
06 - Transfer the roast and potatoes to a serving platter. Slice or shred the beef and serve with the potatoes and cooking juices.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Simple 4-ingredient recipe
  • Easy to prepare with slow cooker
02 -
  • For extra flavor sear the roast in a hot skillet before slow cooking
  • Add carrots or celery for more vegetables
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker with a locking lid for easy transport
  • Let the roast rest before slicing for better juiciness
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