Description
This Worcestershire Pot Roast is a tender, flavorful beef chuck roast slow-cooked with pearl onions, baby carrots, and potatoes. The roast is seared to develop a rich crust before being slow-cooked with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, butter, and fresh thyme, resulting in a comforting and hearty meal perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3–4 lbs. beef chuck roast
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 oz. packet au jus mix
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
Vegetables
- 12 oz. bag frozen pearl onions
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 lb. baby yellow potatoes
Additional
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Sear the Roast: Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels, then lightly season with salt and pepper on all sides. Sear the roast in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
- Prepare Vegetables in Slow Cooker: Evenly arrange the frozen pearl onions, baby carrots, and baby yellow potatoes across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the Roast to Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the au jus mix over the roast and drizzle Worcestershire sauce on top.
- Add Garlic: Distribute the chopped garlic around the roast and vegetables inside the slow cooker.
- Add Butter and Thyme: Place the unsalted butter stick directly on top of the roast. Lay the fresh thyme sprigs over the butter and vegetables.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours, until the roast is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Finish and Serve: Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Shred the roast and serve it alongside the cooked vegetables.
Notes
- For best flavor, ensure the roast is well-seared to develop a rich crust.
- You can swap frozen pearl onions with fresh ones if available.
- Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker model to prevent overcooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- This dish pairs well with a side of crusty bread to soak up the au jus juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 5 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pot roast, slow cooker recipe, Worcestershire pot roast, beef chuck roast, easy slow cooker dinner, comfort food, hearty beef recipe
