Grab these simple ingredients, toss them in the slow cooker and you have a fabulous pot roast recipe waiting for you! There’s nothing quite like a comforting pot roast to warm up a chilly day.  And the slow cooker makes it easier than ever to achieve that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

This classic pot roast recipe is all the mouth watering ingredients made with ease in the slow cooker. The roast falls apart and the sauce is simply delicious. Gear up for cooler months with this simple pot roast recipe.

We aren’t sure if there’s anything more comforting than pot roast! This is a great recipe to use on busy nights when you want to come home to a home smelled with dinner that is ready. The longer the meat cooks, the more tender and flavorful the roast becomes.

Related: Beef Stew Recipe

What type of meat is best for pot roast?

Pot roast is often made with tougher cuts of marbled beef. As it cooks, the fat begins to break down and helps to tenderize the meat.

• Chuck Roast – This is an affordable option, results in juicy meat and super easy to shred.
• Brisket – While we prefer the chuck roast, brisket is an option. It will become tender, but not as tender as a chuck.
• Round – this is a leaner cut of beef. Be careful not to overcook the round roast or it will dry the meat out.

How long to cook a roast in the slow cooker

The longer the roast slow cooks, the more tender the meat becomes. We have cooked a chuck roast in the slow cooker for as little as 6 hours and as long as over night, almost 24 hours. The bigger the piece of meat, the longer it will need.

How do you know when the roast is done?

The easiest way to know when the roast is done, is it will simply fall apart. The internal temperature is between 190°F-200°F. This high temperature helps the fat to break down, melt into the meat which leaves is tender and juicy.

Ingredients

• 3-5 lb chuck roast – you can often find chuck roast marked down in the meat department of your local grocery store
• vegetables: onion, carrots, celery, potatoes (if you don’t want to make mashed potatoes, dice 2-3 russet potatoes and add in)
• seasonings: dry onion soup, your favorite beer, beef broth

The beer helps to tenderize the meat as it is cooking. If you prefer, you can omit the beer and add 8 oz. more of beef broth.

How to Make Pot Roast in the Slow Cooker

Step 1 – Prepare your veggies. Dice all the vegetables and then place your celery, onions and carrots in the bottom of a slow cooker. Top your veggies with dry onion soup mix.

Step 2 – Add in the remaining ingredients. Next, pour a beer over the top of your veggies along with a cup of beef broth. Next, place your roast on top.

NOTE: The beer will cook off. However, if you don’t want to use a beer, simply use more cup of beef broth or water. You want to cover the vegetables and the roast.

Step 3: Slow Cook & Shred. Slow Cook on low for 6-8 hours until your roast is cooked through and tender. Using two forks, shred the roast.

Serve over mashed potatoes, buttered bread or whatever your favorite side is.

Try More Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes

• Slow Cooker Lasagna – this is a great way to not heat up the house in the summertime and still enjoy a classic lasagna recipe.
• Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup – let the slow cooker do all the cooking, simply dump the ingredients and enjoy a delicious soup after a long day!
• Crock Pot Sweet Potato Soup – a delicious sweet potato soup without the fuss of simmering on the stove.