Simple 4-Ingredient Pot Roast (Print Version)

Tender pot roast slow-cooked with baby potatoes and onion soup mix, delivering rich flavors with minimal prep.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 3.5 lb beef chuck roast

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved

→ Seasoning

03 - 1 oz dry onion soup mix (1 packet)

→ Liquid

04 - 2 cups low-sodium beef broth

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the halved baby potatoes evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Set the beef chuck roast atop the potatoes in the slow cooker.
03 - Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the beef.
04 - Pour the low-sodium beef broth around the roast, avoiding washing off the seasoning.
05 - Cover 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 with potatoes and cooking juices.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Minimal ingredients and effort
  • Incredibly tender and flavorful
02 -
  • For extra flavor, sear the roast in a hot skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
  • Leftovers make excellent sandwiches or can be served over rice.
03 -
  • Sear the beef before slow cooking to lock in flavor
  • Do not pour broth directly on seasoning to avoid washing it off
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