Simple 4-Ingredient Pot Roast (Printable Version)

Tender beef chuck slow-cooked with baby potatoes and savory onion broth for an easy, flavorful meal.

# What You 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 Make It:

01 - Place the halved baby potatoes evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Position the beef chuck roast on top of the potatoes.
03 - Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the surface of the roast.
04 - Carefully pour the beef broth around the sides of the roast, avoiding washing off the seasoning.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until the beef is fork-tender and potatoes are fully cooked.
06 - Transfer the roast and potatoes to a serving platter, slice or shred the beef, then serve with potatoes and cooking juices.

# Expert Tips:

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
  • Add carrots or celery for more vegetables
03 -
  • Sear the roast for deeper flavor
  • Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels
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