Description
Flavored Rice Krispie Treats: Banana Pudding Rice Krispies – Crock Pot Pot Roast recipe: This Midwest-style comfort dish features tender beef chuck roast, hearty vegetables, and a savory gravy, all slow-cooked in the crock pot for an easy, cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast (halal)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 4–5 potatoes, quartered
- 3 cups beef broth (halal, gluten free)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for gravy)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs.
- Sear the roast on all sides until well browned, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Place the onion, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
- Pour beef broth over everything.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Optional gravy: Transfer cooking liquid to a saucepan, whisk in cornstarch slurry, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Slice or shred the roast and serve with vegetables and gravy.
Notes
- Halal-certified beef and halal beef broth are used in this recipe.
- Gluten-free when using halal gluten-free beef broth; the optional gravy can be kept gluten-free by using gluten-free cornstarch.
- Let the roast rest for 10 minutes after cooking before slicing for juicier results.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 8 oz roast with vegetables)
- Calories: Approximately 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Pot Roast, Slow Cooker Pot Roast, Halal beef roast, Beef and vegetables, Easy dinner, Midwest comfort food, Family dinner, Gluten free, Slow cooker beef