Simple 4-Ingredient Pot Roast (Printable Version)

Slow-cooked beef chuck with baby potatoes in a rich onion broth for effortless flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Meat

01 - 3–4 lb beef chuck roast

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved

→ Seasoning

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

→ Liquid

04 - 2 cups low-sodium beef broth

# How-to Steps:

01 - Place the halved baby potatoes evenly on the base of the slow cooker.
02 - Set the beef chuck roast directly over the potatoes.
03 - Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly across the top of the roast.
04 - Pour the low-sodium beef broth gently around the sides of the roast, avoiding washing off the seasoning.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
06 - Transfer roast and potatoes to a serving platter. Slice or shred beef and serve with potatoes and cooking juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Minimal ingredients
  • Effortless slow cooking
02 -
  • For extra flavor, sear the roast in a hot skillet before adding to the slow cooker
  • Add carrots or celery for more vegetables
03 -
  • Sear the roast for a richer flavor before slow cooking
  • Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness
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