Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast with Baby Potatoes & Sweet Onions
Tender, slow-cooked beef, buttery baby potatoes, and sweet onions simmered in a rich homemade gravy until perfectly melt-in-your-mouth. This comforting one-pot meal is packed with hearty flavor and requires very little hands-on work, making it ideal for busy days, family dinners, or cozy evenings at home. Every bite is loaded with savory goodness that tastes like it has been cooking all day—because it has!
Ingredients
For the Beef & Vegetables
2½–3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved if large
1 large sweet onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
For the Gravy
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
Season the Beef
Pat the beef dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
Sear for Extra Flavor
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 2–3 minutes per side.
Layer the Slow Cooker
Place the potatoes, onions, and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Arrange the browned beef on top.
Prepare the Cooking Liquid
In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste.
Pour over the beef and vegetables.
Slow Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
Make the Gravy
Remove 1 cup of cooking liquid from the slow cooker.
Mix cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
Stir into the hot liquid and cook for a few minutes until thickened.
Return the gravy to the slow cooker and gently mix.
Serve
Spoon the tender beef, potatoes, and onions onto plates.
Drizzle generously with the rich gravy and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with warm crusty bread, buttered green beans, roasted carrots, or a fresh garden salad for a complete comfort-food feast.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7–8 hours
Servings: 6
Rich, hearty, and incredibly comforting, this Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast with Baby Potatoes & Sweet Onions is a timeless family favorite that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
