Recipe Name Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast Ingredients 1. 4 lb (1.8 kg) beef chuck roast 2. 2 tbsp olive oil 3. 2 tsp kosher salt 4. 1 tsp black pepper 5. 2 tsp smoked paprika 6. 1 tsp garlic powder 7. 1 tsp onion powder 8. 1 tsp dried thyme 9. 1 tsp dried rosemary 10. 1 large onion, diced 11. 5 garlic cloves, minced 12. 2 cups beef broth 13. 1 cup dry red wine (or additional beef broth) 14. 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 15. 2 tbsp tomato paste 16. 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 17. 2 tbsp brown sugar 18. 2 bay leaves 19. 2 tbsp unsalted butter 20. 1 tbsp cornstarch 21. 2 tbsp water 22. 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Recipe 1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on every side until deeply browned. 3. Place the diced onion and minced garlic into the bottom of the slow cooker. 4. Add the seared roast on top of the onions. 5. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. 6. Pour the mixture over the roast and add the bay leaves. 7. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours until the beef is fork-tender. 8. Carefully remove the roast and shred or slice it as desired. 9. Mix the cornstarch with the water and stir it into the cooking liquid. 10. Add the butter and cook until the gravy thickens and becomes glossy. 11. Return the beef to the slow cooker and coat it well with the rich gravy. 12. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. Follow for more delicious and easy recipes! - @yummyrecipes88