Texan Crock Pot Roast

Create a feast of bold, smoky flavors with this hearty Texan Crock Pot Roast, the ultimate comfort food tailored for busy days. Featuring a succulent, slow-cooked beef chuck roast nestled alongside tender chunks of carrots, russet potatoes, and sweet onion, this dish is infused with a rich, savory blend of spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. A tangy blend of tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce adds depth to the beef broth base, while garlic and diced tomatoes enhance every layer of flavor. Perfectly seared before its long simmer, this one-pot wonder transforms into a fork-tender masterpiece after just eight hours in your crock pot. Simple to prep and packed with Texas-inspired flair, it's an irresistible family dinner that's both satisfying and stress-free. Serve it with a ladle of the flavorful cooking juices for a meal worth savoring.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:505 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 4 medium Carrots
• 4 medium Russet potatoes
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 1 15-ounce can Diced tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef chuck roast on all sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3–4 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer the roast to the crock pot.

Step 3

Peel and cut the onion into large wedges. Slice the carrots into thick rounds. Quarter the potatoes. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Layer the onion, carrots, potatoes, and garlic around the roast in the crock pot.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 6

Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables in the crock pot.

Step 7

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 8

Remove the roast from the crock pot and shred or slice as desired. Serve with the vegetables and a ladle of the cooking juices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3101.8 grams (3101.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4633

Total Fat 303.00g	388%
Saturated Fat 114.00g	570%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g
Cholesterol 1021mg	340%
Sodium 8146mg	354%
Total Carbohydrate 215.00g	78%
Dietary Fiber 26.70g	95%
Total Sugars 35.40g
Protein 277.90g	556%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 493mg	38%
Iron 51mg	285%
Potassium 9685mg	206%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.0%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 18.3%