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My Go-To Crock Pot Pot Roast (Tender Every Time)

Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a dump-and-go dinner made with onion soup mix, potatoes, and carrots. Eight hours later, the meat falls apart with a fork, and you've got the whole meal in one pot.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 629kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chuck roast
  • 6 large potatoes cut into 1-1/2" pieces
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1/4 onion diced
  • 1 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 ounce package onion dip
  • 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
  • 2-1/2 cans water use the chicken broth can

Instructions

  • Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker.
  • Next, add the diced celery, carrots, and garlic.
  • Peel the potatoes, cut them into 1-1/2" pieces, and add to the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the onion dip mix over the potatoes.
  • Add a pinch of salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Pour in the can of chicken broth and 2-1/2 cans of water to the slow cooker. (You might need a little bit more or less water, depending on the size of your slow cooker). Give it all a stir to combine the ingredients.
  • Place the lid on top, set on low heat, and cook for 8 hours or until the roast is tender.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 388mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g