Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy

Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy Recipe

A comforting slow cooker pot roast with tender chuck roast, hearty vegetables, and a rich homemade gravy thickened with cornstarch and tapioca pearls, perfect for an easy and flavorful meal.

CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Keywordslow cooker pot roast, pot roast with gravy, slow cooked beef, chuck roast recipe, easy pot roast, comfort food, slow cooker recipes, Slow Cooking
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time600 minutes
Total Time615 minutes
Servings5 servings
Calories520kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon herb and garlic seasoning
  • 1/2 sweet yellow onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 8 oz baby carrots
  • 16 oz gold potatoes, halved or quartered if large

For the Gravy

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup tapioca pearls
  • 1/4 cup water (for the cornstarch slurry)

Instructions

  1. Place the chuck roast at the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Evenly sprinkle the herb and garlic seasoning over the top of the roast to enhance flavor.
  2. Arrange the quartered sweet yellow onion, whole garlic cloves, baby carrots, and halved or quartered gold potatoes around and over the roast for even cooking and infused flavors.
  3. Spoon the tomato paste over the ingredients in the slow cooker, then sprinkle the tapioca pearls on top to help thicken the gravy as it cooks.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water until completely smooth without lumps, which will help ensure a smooth gravy texture.
  5. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the red wine and beef broth, mixing thoroughly. Pour this mixture evenly over the roast and vegetables inside the slow cooker.
  6. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 10 hours until the roast is fork tender and the flavors are well combined.

Notes

  • For thicker gravy, you can add a little extra tapioca pearls or cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking if needed.
  • If you don’t have red wine, substituting with additional beef broth and a splash of balsamic vinegar works well.
  • Cut potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
  • Make sure to brown the roast in a skillet before slow cooking for a deeper flavor if desired, though this step is optional.
  • Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete comfort meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 600mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g

Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy Recipe https://sofiabythestove.com/slow-cooker-pot-roast-with-gravy-recipe/ July 17, 2025