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Slow Cooker Pot Roast Plate

This slow cooker pot roast plate is the ultimate comfort meal with tender, fall-apart beef, soft vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich homemade gravy. A hearty, satisfying dinner perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb chuck roast
  • 1.5 lb baby red potatoes
  • 4-5 large carrots, peeled
  • 12 oz fresh green beans
  • 2 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • salt and pepper to taste (for mashed potatoes)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • skillet
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Sear the roast in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Transfer roast to slow cooker and add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and onion soup mix. Cook on low for 8–9 hours.
  4. Add baby potatoes and carrots during the last 3–4 hours of cooking.
  5. Cook green beans in boiling salted water for 5–6 minutes until tender. Drain.
  6. Boil cubed potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  7. Remove roast and rest. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into slow cooker juices and cook until thickened.
  8. Slice or shred roast and serve with vegetables and mashed potatoes. Spoon gravy over top.

Notes

Do not skip searing the roast — it builds deep flavor. Add vegetables during the last few hours to avoid overcooking. Let the roast rest before slicing to retain juices. Adjust gravy seasoning before serving.