This Crock Pot Chuck Roast recipe is pure comfort in a bowl. The beef turns out fall-apart tender, juicy, and loaded with flavor from slow cooking all day. It’s one of those set-it-and-forget-it meals that fills your house with the best smell and makes dinner a breeze.
Not only does this chuck roast Crock Pot recipe make a hearty, comforting dinner, but the leftovers are just as fantastic. You can use the leftover shredded beef for poblano enchiladas, beef and rice tacos, sandwiches, burritos, or even breakfast hash the next morning. It’s one of those recipes that keeps on giving.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients: You only need a handful of simple ingredients, and your chuck roast, so you may not even need to take a trip to the grocery store.
- Weeknight friendly: The slow cooker does all the work, you just dump and go! Pair it with air-fried asparagus, and you have a complete meal with little effort.
- Full of flavor: This chuck roast slow cooker recipe is bursting with delicious flavors and a rich brown gravy. The whole family will love it.
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Ingredients
- Chuck Roast: This cut is super flavorful and has just the right amount of fat to make it fall-apart tender after slow cooking. Look for one that’s well-marbled for the best results.
- Onions: Any yellow or white onion works fine here and adds a nice flavor.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic will give your pot roast the best flavor, but you can also use jarred or even garlic powder.
- Carrots: These sweeten as they cook and soak up all that delicious cooking liquid. You can use large carrots or baby carrots, whatever you have on hand.
- Celery: Adds a small amount of flavor and soaks up some of the broth, making it super tender. You can leave this out if you are not a fan.
- Seasoning packets: We use ranch seasoning, brown gravy mix, and an Italian dressing packet to add all the flavor to the gravy and help to thicken it up.
- Beef Broth: I recommend using low-sodium broth because the packets have plenty of salt. Water would also work here.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Add more veggies: You can add green beans, corn, peas, parsnips, zucchini, or even potatoes to turn it into a one-pot meal. If you are looking for a pot recipe that is packed full of veggies, don’t miss this slow cooker pot roast recipe.
- Seasonings: Instead of using a ranch and Italian dressing packets for this beef chuck roast crock pot recipe, use a beefy onion soup or onion soup packet for a different flavor.
- Herbs: In the last hour of cooking, toss in some fresh thyme or rosemary for a fresh herb flavor.
- Make it spicy: If your family loves a little heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
How to Make Chuck Roast in the Crock Pot
If you’ve found yourself wondering how to cook a chuck roast in a crock pot while you are at the meat counter in the grocery store, then this recipe is for you. So, pull out that slow cooker, follow these steps, and you will have an easy dinner that your whole family will love.
- Step 1: Layer ingredients. Put the diced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Then, place the chuck roast on top of the onions.
- Step 2: Add seasonings & veggies. Sprinkle the ranch, Italian seasoning, and brown gravy mix over the roast. Add the carrots and celery around the roast.
- Step 3: Add liquid. Pour the beef broth into the crock pot around the roast.
- Step 4: Cook. Cover and cook until the beef is tender. Serve over a bed of Instant Pot mashed potatoes for a delicious home-cooked meal.
Expert Tips
- Give it a sear: If you sear your chuck roast on all sides before you add it to the slow cooker, it will have a deeper flavor.
- Make clean up a breeze: Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or a slow cooker liner. Then you won’t need to scrub as much!
- Low and slow: I highly recommend cooking your crock pot beef chuck roast on low, as this will give you the most tender results.
- Storing: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. However, while the beef freezes well, the veggies can turn mushy, so I suggest removing them before freezing. Thaw your leftovers out in the fridge overnight before reheating in a saucepan or microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve your crock pot beef chuck roast alongside a starchy side dish such as cheesy potatoes or white rice.
- Carry it to a potluck along with other crowd-pleasers like this bow-tie pasta salad.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or even sliced green beans for a little pop of color.
- You can’t have a hearty meal like this one without a sweet treat, such as these chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips.
Recipe FAQs
Cook it on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours for the best results. I prefer cooking it on low rather than high so that the collagen and connective tissue have plenty of time to break down.
If your chuck roast is tough, that usually means that you did not cook it long enough. Place the lid back on the slow cooker, and cook it for another hour or so, before rechecking it.
No, it’s not necessary. It does add some color and can help to lock in the juices and flavor, but since we are cooking it with plenty of liquid, there’s little chance it will dry out. If you do prefer to sear, simply heat up some oil in a skillet and brown all the sides of the roast before placing it in your slow cooker.
Try This Easy Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Today
This tender and flavorful chuck roast in the slow cooker is incredibly easy to make, and it always cooks up perfectly. All that tender beef with the different flavor combination of seasonings, and rich brown gravy, make it a dish that explodes with flavor and requires very little effort. Give this one a try, and I know you’ll find yourself making it again and again. It’s the perfect family meal!
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Crock Pot Chuck Roast Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pound chuck roast
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 stalks celery sliced
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet Good Seasonings® Italian seasoning mix
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- In a 6 or 8 quart crock pot, spray with a non-stick cooking spray or use a liner.
- Place diced onions in the bottom followed by the chuck roast.
- Sprinkle all seasoning packets on top of the meat.
- Add carrots and celery.
- Pour beef broth into crock pot, cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
Notes
- Thicken the gravy: For a thicker gravy, mix a cornstarch slurry, and pour it into the slow cooker just about 30 minutes before serving.
- Shorten the cooking time: If you don’t have 8 hours, cut the roast into even-sized pieces to get it done and on the table faster.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container with juices for up to three days.
