Simple 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker (Print Version)

Tender pot roast cooked slowly with minimal ingredients for a rich, comforting dinner.

# 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 Make It:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Minimal ingredients
  • Easy and flavorful
02 -
  • For extra flavor, sear the roast before slow cooking
  • Add carrots or celery to increase vegetable content
03 -
  • Sear the roast beforehand to lock in juices
  • Do not stir during cooking to maintain tenderness
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