Certainly! Here’s a simple slow cooker pot roast with gravy recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 stalks celery, cut into chunks
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for gravy)
- 2 tablespoons water (for gravy)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Beef: Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the Beef: In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the roast from the skillet and set it aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Transfer the onions and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the seared chuck roast on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker. Add the carrots and celery around the roast.
- Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and dried thyme. Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Make the Gravy: Once the roast is done, remove it and the vegetables from the slow cooker and transfer them to a serving platter. Discard the bay leaves. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the juices in the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to high heat and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
- Serve: Slice the pot roast against the grain and serve with the vegetables and gravy.
Enjoy your slow cooker pot roast with gravy!
