Slow Cooker New England Pot Roast

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This pot roast is one of my favorite easy meals to throw together. There’s no need to sear the beef in a pan before adding it to your slow cooker, as most recipes advise- it will be tender all the same. The acidity of the tomatoes helps to sweeten and soften the meat into strands that need only a fork to pull apart. And all those rustic root vegetables? They’ll soften, too, while absorbing the slow simmering juices of the beef. Also notably tasty: bay, thyme, and rosemary. Aren’t they always.

Slow Cooker New England Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless beef chuck roast 3 pounds
  • 2 large russet potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium parsnips cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large carrots sliced thickly on the diagonal
  • 2 large ribs celery cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion cut into chunks
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can 14-1/2 ounces beef broth
  • 1 can 14-15 ounces diced tomatoes

Instructions

  • Cut roast in half; place into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with potatoes, parsnips, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
  • In a medium bowl, combine thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, pepper, broth, and diced tomatoes; pour over vegetables.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves before eating.

Notes

Nutrition Information for 1/6th of Recipe: Calories 815, Total Fat 44.6 g, Total Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Dietary Fiber 4.9 g, Sugars 7.0 g, Protein 68.2 g
Nutrition Information for 1/8th of Recipe: Calories 610, Total Fat 33.5 g, Total Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Dietary Fiber 3.7 g, Sugars 5.2 g, Protein 51.2 g

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41 thoughts on “Slow Cooker New England Pot Roast

  1. Ellen Renee

    Looks so appealing on this cold windy evening. I do like to thicken the “gravy” the last few minutes of cooking with a cornstarch and water slurry.

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  2. Mariah

    I’m stuffed full from birthday dinner and dessert and cake (because the cake is different from the dessert, of course!) and that pot roast still looks good!

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  3. Morgan {Confections from the Cody Kitchen}

    Just wanted to let you know how very much I enjoy your blog :) After reading it I felt comfortable enough to share my own battle with food and weight on my blog as well. It was one of the most liberating things I’ve ever done and I thank you for giving me the courage to do so.

    I just love your recipes and enjoy seeing all your new posts. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

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  4. johnny

    That brings back memories, great for a cool night! After last blog (all those sweets!!!) this one is much more down my alley. Had to go to weight watchers site after reading last blog I gained just looking at them!!
    :)

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  5. Melissa

    Honestly, yes. Pot roast is sexy. I look forward to pretty much every meal, including the banana oatmeal sitting beside me right now, getting the almond butter I dunked into it all melty and delicious. Now, if you’ll excuse me . ..

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  6. Amanda

    I think the slow cooker is the best way to cook a roast. It always comes out amazingly tender. I usually make french dip sandwiches when I do it. It’s to die for, really.

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  7. Shanna

    anything in a slow cooker looks good to me…its easy, and it always seems to make the juiciest, melt-in-your-mouth food. I love parsnips…definitely need to try this one.

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  8. Susannah

    Do you need to brown the meat before cooking? Just cut it in half and place both pieces in the crockpot? Sorry I’m such a newbie!

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  9. Jennifer

    This sounds absolutely delightful! And yes, I have the same feelings. Cooking to me is almost more enjoyable than the actual eating. Almost…not quite. ;-)

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  10. Janet Bloodworth

    this looks great. I agree putting roast in a slow cooker just adds great texture and taste to any chuck or rump roast. Can’t wait to try this one. thanks

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  20. Laura

    Is this recipe for a regular or small slow cooker? (if it’s for a large slow cooker, I assume I could just half everything, but how does that affect cooking time?)
    And do you serve this stew over anything like rice or noodles?
    Love your blog!

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