NANA'S ALL-DAY CROCK POT ROAST

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When that comfort food craving strikes, my Nana's easy Crock Pot Roast recipe should be on the menu! Twenty minutes of prep and a long day of slow cooking rewards you with tender, flavorful beef and vegetables and a delicious, already-thickened gravy you'll be eating by the spoonful!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

3.5-4 pounds beef chuck roast (well-marbled)
Kosher salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 pound carrots (chopped into large chunks)
1 yellow onion (quartered)
1 pound baby potatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine (or additional beef broth)
1 cup beef broth
1 packet onion soup mix
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme (plus more for garnish)

Steps:

  • Season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge the beef in the flour. Melt butter in a large skillet and brown the beef on all sides over high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the roast in the slow cooker and add the carrots, onion, and potatoes.
  • Reduce the heat on the stovetop to medium. In the same skillet, stir in the tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Stir in the wine and deglaze the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer until the wine is reduced by half, 1-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the broth, onion soup mix, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened.
  • Pour the gravy over the contents of the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
  • When cooking time is up, remove bay leaves and thyme and serve the roast with vegetables and gravy, garnishing with more fresh thyme if desired.

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