Recipes Main Dishes Beef Pot Roast Recipes Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast 4.7 (1,630) 1,156 Reviews 179 Photos This beef pot roast is lovely served with mashed potatoes. The real secret here is making sure you sear the meat before the long, slow braise. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on October 30, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 179 179 179 179 179 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 5 hrs 50 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (5 pound) bone-in beef pot roast salt and pepper to taste 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided, or more as needed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 ½ cups chicken broth 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh rosemary Directions Generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. Sprinkle top of roast with 1 tablespoon flour and pat onto meat. Shake off excess. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear roast until well-browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove roast from the skillet and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the skillet; cook and stir mushrooms in butter until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in onion; cook until onions are translucent and brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook for another minute. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring; return to a simmer. Remove the skillet from heat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. Place roast over vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. Add thyme and rosemary. Pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of roast. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cover and cook on High for 5 to 6 hours. Skim off any fat from surface and remove bones. Season with salt and pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Recipe Tip Look for a 7-bone beef pot roast. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 778 Calories 57g Fat 8g Carbs 55g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 778 % Daily Value * Total Fat 57g 73% Saturated Fat 23g 113% Cholesterol 199mg 66% Sodium 603mg 26% Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 5% Total Sugars 3g Protein 55g 109% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Calcium 39mg 3% Iron 6mg 36% Potassium 1109mg 24% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved