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Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes, Carrots and Gravy {Video}

December 5, 2017 Rebecca Baron 158 Comments

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I always use the same easy Paleo crock pot roast recipe because it is easy and delicious!  I am a big fan of using my crock pot and it’s also a pretty inexpensive meal if you get your meat on sale.  I got my roast for under $11 and will use it for 2 meals.  I think that is a pretty good deal for a family of 4!

Crock pot roast with potatoes and carrots in a gray bowl on a textured cloth and a white and red napkin

I say to use a 2-3 pound chuck roast, but you can use a butt roast also.  A 2-3 lb roast will probably get you 8-12 servings and I always have too much so I always cut my roast in half and freeze the other half.  This works best for us, but I included ingredients to use for a full roast.

The gravy is really easy to make and you can easily make a gluten-free pot roast by using a gluten-free flour * or "Clean" by using whole wheat flour, spelt flour * or einkorn flour *. To make this Paleo, just use turnips instead of white potatoes and tapioca flour * or arrowroot starch * for the gravy.

It is the middle of December and here in Utah where we live it is normally very cold and snowy. There is usually so much snow all the time for months on and on. Well, it has only snowed twice this year and the amount of snow was very small compared to a normal Utah snow. I mean it hasn't snowed enough to send the kiddos out to build a snowman (which they have been wanting to build Olaf) or throw snowballs and just play in the snow!

As Christmas gets closer we are all hoping it will start to snow! I don't know about you guys and depending on where you live, it doesn't really feel like the holiday season until there is snow everywhere!

Not only has there not been any snow but it has been abnormally warm! I have been walking around in sandals and no jacket! This unheard of in December here in Utah! Where do you live? What is your winter normally like? Has it been snowing where you are? Comment below!

Don't get me wrong. I love my mom so much and she was really good at getting dinner on the table every night and they were mostly good home-cooked meals. But several of the meals were far from Clean.

I think she used cream of something soup several times a week. (I can't even stand to smell the stuff now). One of the things she did her best with was roast. But I HATED it. My dad loved it and my mom would make it for Sunday dinner a lot like it was some special dinner.

But it was soooo dry. I think half the problem was probably the cut and quality of the meat, but I know part of it was because she cooked it dry in the oven. I must confess though that part of the problem was the potatoes. I never met a potato I liked. There are a few ways I can tolerate a potato.

My grandma made me new potatoes with fresh peas and carrots and white gravy and I remember liking those. Some scalloped potatoes are ok and every once in a long while I used to like potato chips. Anyway, the fact that it was a dry roast along with potatoes didn't help anything.

When I was growing up, crockpots were not even close to the crock pots they make today. They took forever to cook anything and they were just not the same. So my Mom never used one. The crockpot is the best way by far to cook a roast that I know of.

It comes out moist, tender and juicy when you use my recipe. I didn't always put a beef stock on my roast, but once I tried it, I won't ever go back. It makes it so tender and juicy and not dry. It's like you can eat it with a spoon. So good. . .

Tips and Tricks

This recipe is extremely easy and the gravy is delicious because you use the drippings that have been cooking all day with the roast in the crockpot. This recipe is totally customizable too. I used russet potatoes, but it is also good with any kind of potato, like red, sweet, fingerling, etc. or you can mix it up and use something like parsnips to make it Paleo. Cut the vegetables in big chunks to keep them from getting super mushy.

And I really do recommend you try the gravy. You can either do it like the recipe shows below or put equal parts fat and flour in a saucepan and stir until it's melted and the flour is incorporated into the fat. Then slowly add a little broth at a time until it's the desired consistency. I have the best luck with this method to prevent clumps. (Use gluten-free flour, if necessary)

How to store this after it is cooked

I often have lots of leftovers of roast and used to wonder how to best store it - but not anymore! I usually put enough for one meal in the refrigerator or what I know we will eat in three days. Then I freeze the rest.

I find it best to freeze each thing individually - so I will freeze just the roast in individual 8-ounce freezer containers *, just the potatoes, and so on. That way I can heat them up for different lengths of time, different people can choose different serving sizes or not choose certain items, etc. I find that if I freeze it on the day I make it and reheat it in the microwave the roast tastes almost as good as the day it was made.

The potatoes and carrots don't fare quite as well - but if nothing else, they can be used as ingredients in other dishes like an upcoming beef stew so they aren't wasted. I also tend to make more roast than I know we will eat on purpose so we will have plenty of leftover roast in the freezer because I know my children will devour it, but try to cook just enough vegetables for one or two meals.

When you try this recipe let me know how you liked it. I hope you enjoy this dinner that is great to make in the morning and it will be ready for dinner time! Just throw it in the crockpot and do whatever you want all day!

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crock pot roast with potatoes and carrots

Beef Roast Crock Pot Recipe

★★★★★ 5 from 56 reviews
  • Author: Rebecca Baron
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 330 minutes
  • Total Time: 315 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Paleo
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This is a simple meal; it is simply a chuck roast with potatoes and carrots with a sauce over it.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 lbs Chuck Roast
  • 5 Potatoes (cut into chunks (parsnips for Paleo)
  • 1 Onion (cut into chunks)
  • 4 Carrots (cut into chunks)
  • 2 cups Beef Stock or broth
  • 2 cups Water
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ tsp Italian Seasoning
  • ¼ tsp Real Salt *
  • ¼ tsp Pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep: Cut all of the potatoes and onions into large chunks. Using large chunks (about 2 inches square) helps to make sure they don’t turn to mush in the slow cooker.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add the roast to the crockpot, then the rest of the ingredients. The roast should be covered in liquid so, if necessary, add water until it is covered.
  3. Cooking: Depending on your slow cooker and how fast it cooks will depend on the time. Mine is pretty hot so it took about 5 hours on high/10 hours on low. You will know it is done when you put a fork in it and it just falls apart.
  4. Serving: Once it is done remove the roast, potatoes, onions, and carrots and enjoy.
  5. Gravy: You can use the juice over your roast or you can make a gravy by putting it on the stove and bringing it to a boil while whisking in arrowroot starch * or cornstarch to the desired texture.

Notes

  • The cooking time varies greatly depending on the cut of meat, the quality of meat, the size of the roast, the brand of the slow cooker, how dry you like your meat, etc.
  • I often leave mine on high for up to 8 hours. But I also generally buy roast when it's on a good sale and stock up and freeze it and I buy grass-fed or other high-quality meat and it doesn't get nearly as tough and has more fat and it takes longer to break down.
  • So, of course, a frozen solid roast is going to take quite a while just to unthaw. But it's a good way to save money and afford higher-quality cuts of meat.
  • My slow cooker is also on the older side and I've heard that newer slow cookers cook at a higher temperature than old ones.
  • Check the roast an hour or so before the suggested cooking time and see if it's done to your liking earlier.

Keywords: Simple, Healthy

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Comments

  1. Lacey

    November 13, 2021 at 10:42 am

    Yum!! I did increase all the spices and added extra salt at the end. It was delicious!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Deanna

    May 24, 2021 at 9:47 am

    My family and I LOVE this recipe! I do add celery because I just like it in my pot roast. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

    ★★★★★

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    • Ana Eliades Urso

      January 02, 2022 at 4:58 am

      Anyone tried chicken instead?

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  3. Cynthia DeLuca

    August 10, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    Smells amazing! Can’t wait to dig in

    ★★★★★

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  4. Courtney Whitley

    August 04, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    It was so yummy!

    ★★★★★

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  5. Susan

    August 04, 2020 at 12:46 pm

    this was actually pretty good. I didn't use water, just the 2 cups of broth but I added some worshetershire and browned first. Didn't have potatoes so served over rice. It would have been really bland if cooked on high so I suggest cooking on low.

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  6. Nicey

    July 10, 2020 at 10:44 am

    It was pretty easy to make.

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  7. Diane

    July 07, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    Delicious! Doubled spices

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  8. Lisa

    April 30, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    Very good! I used all vegetable broth instead of water. Doubled all the spices except pepper.

    ★★★★★

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  9. Maggie

    April 10, 2020 at 10:48 am

    Second time making the roast, first time making gravy. Turned out so good!

    ★★★★★

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  10. Traci

    February 14, 2020 at 10:42 am

    This will be the only way I do my pot roast now! Absolutely loved it. I added McCormick pot roast seasoning and omitted the spices. Def a keeper!

    ★★★★★

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  11. Sarah T

    February 08, 2020 at 10:58 am

    I’ve made this a few times and it’s tasty but 10 hrs on low is too long with my slow cooker

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  12. Bri

    February 04, 2020 at 10:50 am

    Cooked on low for 10 hrs. Used yellow potatoes, yellow onions, baby carrots, fresh garlic, and added celery. Only beef broth, no water. VERY heavy handed spices and added some of my own, and a bouillon cube. So delicious and fall apart tender; plenty of flavor. Super easy and my house smelled ahhhhmazing when I came home!

    ★★★★★

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  13. Stephanie Hiemstra

    December 30, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    This turned out so moist!

    ★★★★★

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  14. Rosa Penkalsky

    November 29, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    Turned out great, easy to make!!

    ★★★★★

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  15. Lashay L.

    November 23, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    Thanksgiving pot roast

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  16. Ashley Langer

    October 10, 2019 at 12:54 pm

    Turned out great!

    ★★★★★

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  17. Lindsey

    October 09, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    I did add a bit more seasonings to mine but it was delicious. Good easy meal.

    ★★★★★

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  18. Alex

    October 09, 2019 at 11:12 am

    Extra potatoes cause we like em. Roast was very good. Easy recipe. Thanks.

    ★★★★★

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  19. Raquel

    October 09, 2019 at 11:08 am

    Sooo tender!!! Will be using this recipe from now on

    ★★★★★

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  20. Danni F

    August 24, 2019 at 11:19 am

    Yummy!

    ★★★★★

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  21. Lianna K

    August 09, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    Yes, Delicious!

    ★★★★★

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  22. Tina Wenzel

    August 07, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    It was so easy and very moist! There was plenty of liquid to make gravy!

    ★★★★★

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  23. Lisa YepSure

    August 04, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    My roast is not shredding. What did I do wrong?

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    • Rebecca Baron

      August 04, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      Sounds like you need to cook it longer.

      Reply
  24. Amy Walsh

    August 01, 2019 at 12:55 pm

    Delicious! Easy and turned out great! Definitely hanging on to this recipe!

    ★★★★★

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  25. Tia T.

    July 24, 2019 at 11:46 am

    Very good ended up making homemade gravy from the sauce the whole family loved it!!

    ★★★★★

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  26. Trish Clerkin-Reid

    July 15, 2019 at 11:12 am

    Delicious!

    ★★★★★

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  27. Kristen K.

    July 15, 2019 at 10:28 am

    Yum! Used a 6 quart crockpot and it took about 6 hours. The meat is so tender it tastes amazing!

    ★★★★★

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  28. Eric Chandler

    July 15, 2019 at 10:25 am

    Delicious !

    ★★★★★

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  29. Terri Taylor

    June 17, 2019 at 11:27 am

    Delicious!

    ★★★★★

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  30. Lorie VandenBerg

    June 14, 2019 at 1:25 pm

    Put frozen meat (slightly thawed) in crockpot before bed for 10 hours. Then it goes to warm setting and ready for lunch! Perfect. Used chicken broth instead.

    ★★★★★

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  31. Lee Machin

    May 28, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    So good! The meat and veggies were perfect. I left the onions out and also mixed the juice with corn startch to make a thicker gravy after removing the meat. Delicious!

    ★★★★★

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  32. Luba

    February 23, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    Pretty good but didn’t fall apart like it said it was supposed to

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    • Rebecca Baron

      July 23, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      That means you didn't cook it long enough. Try cooking it longer next time.

      Reply
  33. Ashley L.

    February 14, 2019 at 10:58 am

    Easy and Delish!

    ★★★★★

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  34. Let The Living Begin

    February 10, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    Delicious!

    ★★★★★

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  35. Caitlin P

    January 24, 2019 at 11:14 am

    Yummy

    ★★★★★

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  36. Lisa

    October 22, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    Made this tonight. My chuck roast is not shredding. 🙁 I cooked it for 5 hours on high. Any suggestions to fix this or anyone know what I might have done wrong?

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    • Rebecca

      October 29, 2018 at 7:31 pm

      You may just have to cook it longer. I often cook a roast for 8 hours on high to make it extra tender. It totally depends on the slower cooker, cut of meat, quality of meat, how much fat it in the meat, etc.

      Reply
  37. Kailey Castro

    September 30, 2018 at 8:23 pm

    Came out amazing! Followed the recipe exact. The only thing I did different was after everything was done cooking, I removed just the broth from crockpot and transferred to stovetop so I could add a water/cornstarch mixture to the broth and make it into a thick gravy. Having a gravy makes it more hearty and complete.

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  38. Nicole D

    August 28, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    My family LOVED THIS! - I even made the gravy suggested in the recipe and it turned out decent! I added a little crushed red pepper flakes to the gravy because my family likes a kick of spice. Will absolutely be making again!

    ★★★★★

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  39. Gee B

    August 26, 2018 at 11:58 am

    Yumm

    ★★★★★

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  40. Chantel Ballesteros

    July 28, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    So! I used ONE Full teaspoon of ALL seasonings mentioned because it was too bland before. Opted for 4 cups (one box) of beef stock (no water like recommend) and I usually take liquid out once done, add to pot with flour to thicken and make gravy. Also added celery and a bag of frozen peas. ? Family loves and toddler approved. ? Good base recipe but needs some tweaks but I’ve come to perfect it. ?

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  41. Hannah D

    April 09, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    Added green onion and a few other spices! Turned out great!

    ★★★★★

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  42. KR

    October 10, 2017 at 9:05 am

    So easy and so good! Whole family loved it. Great idea about leaving the potatoes large (I just cut them in half) . When everything was finished, I made them into mashed.
    10 hours low, used low salt beef broth, seared with olive oil after sprinkling with Adobo

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    • Kay

      September 09, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      Not as flavorful as I ex

      Reply
  43. shay

    June 09, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    could i use red potato?

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    • Rebecca

      July 10, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      Totally, as long as your aren't strict Paleo. Even then, a lot of Paleo people are starting to eat white potatoes. I like to just cut them in half if they aren't too big, or even whole if they are really small. Just do about inch cubes as a general rule.

      Reply
    • Rick

      December 02, 2017 at 9:19 pm

      Of course you can. It's your dinner. You can use Sweet potatoes if you want to. I added cut celery, a rounded teaspoonful of Tone's beef base and a half teaspoon of Fennel seed to the mix while I was assembling it. The entire 4lb. chuck roast dinner was wiped out in one meal. Everyone said it was Yummy. I made another one just like it the next day so I'd have 'leftovers'.

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    • Monica Magana

      July 31, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      Made this today, I tweak it a bit doubled seasonings, added rosemary, I also salted & peppered the meat before I put in in crockpot, as well as poking holes & sticking pieces of fresh garlic in it & I put celery & onion underneath meat. I used chicken stock instead & added Worcestershire to stock. It was delicious & super tender.

      ★★★★★

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  44. Alexis

    April 24, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    Hello! I would like to make this tomorrow but am wondering how long it would take to cook on low? I work about 10 hours and am wondering if that would be about how long it might be able to sit in there. I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks. 🙂

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    • Rebecca

      May 08, 2017 at 3:50 pm

      Sorry it's taken me so long to answer, but 10 hours on low sounds just about right.

      Reply
  45. Anita

    March 19, 2017 at 7:20 am

    I absolutely love pot roast in a crockpot. Its perfect for a big family. We have 5 kiddos an hubby so this went along ways. Its definetly a no fail. This is such a great recipe. Thanks for sharing. Its March now in Kentucky where I live an we really haven't seen winter this year. We only had one snow an it was a dusting. But that's okay I'm not complaining. ?. I'd much rather have the warm weather. Again thanks for sharing an have a blessed day.

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    • Rebecca

      March 29, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      Thanks for your nice comments. Crock pots are nice any time of the year, huh?

      Reply
  46. Gail

    September 04, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    I usually sear my roast on all sides before putting it into the crock pot. This recipe has no mention of this step. I'm going to give it a shot and follow your directions. I'd love to be able to omit that step if it's not necessary. I'm hoping that it turns out as delicious as it sounds. Wish me luck!

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    • Rebecca

      September 06, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      It's one of those things that's not necessary, but it does give it good flavor and seal in the juices if you do. I just like to keep things simple and it's an extra step I don't usually have time for. Plus, lots of times I put a completely frozen roast in my crock pot and searing wouldn't work anyway. How did it turn out for you?

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      • Nikki

        July 27, 2017 at 8:40 am

        Can I put the roast in completely frozen? How would that vary the cooking time and cooking level?

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        • Rebecca

          August 31, 2017 at 2:58 pm

          I often use a frozen roast. It may take a little longer, but I never really notice much of a difference, maybe half an hour. And I cook it at the same level.

          Reply
  47. Tina

    February 08, 2016 at 9:36 am

    I have kind of a blonde question as I am a new cook lol. So after I add all the ingredients in th me crockpot I literally just fill it with water until the roast and everything is under the water? Or just wet? Thank you!

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    • Michelle

      October 25, 2016 at 7:44 am

      Just enough broth to cover the roast (the recipe says use 2 cups of beef broth, but if the roast isn't covered by that, add more water until just the roast is covered with liquid). The vegetables will steam while the roast cooks, so they don't need to be covered in liquid. Good luck!

      Reply
  48. Rachel

    January 20, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    Made tonight and is delicious. Up until the start of 2016 it was very mild here in CT too... But we're expecting our first "real snow" this upcoming weekend.

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  49. Melissa

    January 10, 2016 at 11:44 am

    Do you cover EVERYTHING with the water/broth or just the actual roast?

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    • Rebecca

      January 13, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      Just cover the roast.

      Reply
  50. Renee

    November 30, 2015 at 9:58 am

    This recipe looks easy and delicious - thanks for sharing! I'm also in Utah, and this winter appears to be making up for last years. Perfect time for a warm roast. 🙂

    ★★★★★

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  51. Sara

    November 28, 2015 at 10:29 am

    What's the 2 cups water for? Just pour it over everything with the beef broth?

    Reply
  52. Amanda Williams

    November 15, 2015 at 12:04 am

    Where do you get gluten free beef broth/stock? My son has celiac don't have to be super mindful of the gluten ingredients

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    • Rebecca

      November 27, 2015 at 4:39 pm

      I usually just make my own bone broth, but every once in a while when I buy broth, I just buy it at Costco and it's gluten free and doesn't have any added ingredients, so I don't think it's too hard to find gluten free broth, but I could be wrong?

      Reply
  53. Joi

    October 24, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Looks delicious! As a mother of three daughters, I just had to comment and say that your little girl is an absolute doll. I'm sure it's impossible to resist those big beautiful brown eyes! God bless you and your precious family. - Joi ("Joy")

    Reply
  54. jennifer

    October 23, 2015 at 6:07 am

    This recipe looks great! I'll be making it this weekend. When you buy a 2 to 3 pound roast and cut it in half, does that mean you leave the rest of the recipe the same but with a 1.5 pound roast?

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    • Rebecca

      October 24, 2015 at 2:24 pm

      It is totally up to how much meat you like having. If you like more of the other stuff and less meat that works great. If you like a lot of meat you can just downsize the rest slightly.

      Reply
  55. Judy Schechter

    October 11, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I love pot roast and this crock pot recipe looks delicious and easy! Thanks for sharing it and for the awesome giveaway!

    ★★★★★

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  56. Jolean McPherson

    October 10, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    Thank you for all you do to get us and keep us healthy!

    Reply
  57. Linda Kish

    October 10, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    Is this where I comment for the ipad mini? I can't find another place. I would keep it for myself. I need/want one.

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  58. Judy Schechter

    October 10, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    That looks delicious and easy to make! Thanks for sharing this recipe and for the awesome giveaway!

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  59. Kellie McMillan

    October 10, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Keep it for myself

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  60. Debra Guillen

    October 10, 2015 at 9:59 am

    I would keep the iPad mini for myself if I won.

    ★★★★

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  61. Shakeia Rieux

    October 09, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    I would keep the iPad mini

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  62. Shakeia Rieux

    October 09, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    I have never made pot roast before,but i would give this recipe a try when i do make it for the first time

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  63. CAT

    October 09, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    If I won the iPad I would keep it for myself, and after downloading several different translations of the Bible, I would use it when sharing the good news of God's Kingdom with others, just as Jesus & his disciples did in the first century (minus the technology, of course).

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  64. Chelsea M

    October 09, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    I would keep this for myself I really want an ipad.

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  65. Jacquie M

    October 09, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    I'm new to this blog, but am loving it! Thank you for posting easy, natural recipes! I have some printed to try this weekend.

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  66. Jessica

    October 09, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Mmm... I love a good crockpot recipe. Pot roast reminds me of being little and helping mom in the kitchen! Thanks for another recipe!

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  67. kristi m

    October 09, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    if i won the ipad i would have to keep it for myself only cause my daughter has a amazon fire that i got for her birthday so (fingers crossed) i would keep it for myself

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  68. Danielle Potter

    October 09, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    There's nothing like a good hot pot roast on a cool fall evening!

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  69. Jodi Hunter

    October 09, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    I would keep it for myself.

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  70. Danielle

    October 09, 2015 at 11:21 am

    This looks delish! Thanks for the recipe!!

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  71. Mommakow

    October 08, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    This looks delicious! And I would put educational game on the iPad mini and let my kids learn in a new way.

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  72. Sarah Oswald

    October 07, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    This recipe for crock pot pot roast looks and sounds so yummy thanks for sharing this recipe which seems to be easy to do.

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  73. Leslie

    October 05, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    Thank you Rebecca for starting this blog, it is one of my go-to sites!

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    • Rebecca

      October 07, 2015 at 11:10 am

      That's so nice to say. Things like that keep me blogging!

      Reply
  74. Al

    October 01, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    Hi there! Instead of cut potatoes, can i use full little potatoes with skin on?

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    • Rebecca

      October 07, 2015 at 6:30 pm

      Should be fine, cutting up makes the potatoes to cook sooner than if they were full potatoes.

      Reply
  75. Stacey C

    October 01, 2015 at 7:50 am

    Thanks for the great looking pot roast recipe. Now I think I have to go to the store for ingredients. Great website. I'll definitely have a look around for more.

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  76. Leslie

    September 30, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    I loved this crock pot recipe! Anything in the crock pot is pretty good. I check out mynaturalfamily recipees multiple times a week.

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  77. shawnie

    September 30, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    I have a roast in the freezer - this recipe looks good and easy enough 🙂 I think we'll have it this weekend - Thank you!

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  78. Alayne

    September 30, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    I can't wait to try the stew recipe, thanks for posting yummy recipes!

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  79. Jodi Rolph

    September 29, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing your recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rebecca

      October 07, 2015 at 11:06 am

      You're welcome - and please feel free to come back and let me know if you like the recipe.

      Reply
  80. Michelle L.

    September 28, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    This recipe looks so good, I'm trying it this weekend.

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  81. janice ciravola

    September 23, 2015 at 10:24 am

    can you use more broth in stead of water to cover the roast?

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    • Rebecca

      September 23, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      It will make the flavor pretty strong but you should be fine to do that if you prefer.

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      • janice ciravola

        September 23, 2015 at 3:48 pm

        ok thank you

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  82. Amanda

    September 07, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    If I make only half a pot roast (approx. 1.5 lbs), how long should I cook it for?

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    • Rebecca

      September 11, 2015 at 7:50 am

      It might take a little less time to cook but not a ton. I would just periodically watch it and see until it is tender and falls apart is a sign it is cooked.

      Reply
  83. Jen

    August 15, 2015 at 9:34 am

    I have had this with my family many times, soooo delicious!!
    Never put Italian seasoning in with, but to try, sounds good. Plus always wondered what like with brown gravy, need try that also sometime also, THANKS FOR IDEAS!!!!

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  84. Brittany

    August 04, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    Mine came out red inside, is it supposed to?? I defrosted the meat in the microwave but the middle was still partially frozen. Put it in the crockpot around 10:30am and boyfriend took it out at 6pm and put it in the fridge for me. When I went to hear some up it looked like it wasn't even cooked through long enough, unless it's supposed to look red?

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    • Rebecca

      August 05, 2015 at 9:47 am

      The meat should not be red in the middle. It should work to cook it longer in the crock pot. When it is still frozen even partially it will take longer to cook because we know it is done when the temperature gets high enough and when it is frozen it will take longer to get to that point.

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  85. Laura Jabri

    July 26, 2015 at 11:31 am

    looks delicious, thank you for the recipe

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  86. Mary

    July 14, 2015 at 9:16 am

    What kind of potatoes did you use? Thanks!

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    • Rebecca

      July 14, 2015 at 9:36 am

      You can use what type of potato you prefer. I like to use russet or yukon gold but I have also had it with red. 🙂

      Reply
  87. Wendie

    July 13, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    Can the roast be put in the crock pot frozen? Thanks

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    • Rebecca

      July 14, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Cooking it while frozen will take a little longer to cook but it should be fine.

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    • Rebecca

      August 06, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      Yes it can, it will just take longer for it to cook through.

      Reply
  88. Monica Talley

    April 03, 2015 at 8:13 am

    This is the my second time to make this - I love having dinner ready when I get home after a long, busy day!

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    • Rebecca

      April 03, 2015 at 9:49 am

      Good to hear!

      Reply
  89. Lisa

    March 28, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    I have made this recipe several times and it's wonderful! I decided to change it up a bit today and added Two packets of McCormick Brown Gravy Mix, all I can say is WOW,it was AMAZING! I will definitely be making it that way again.

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    • Adrienne

      October 23, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Did you just follow the recipe as it states above but added 2 packs of dry gravy mix when you added the broth? Thanks

      Reply
  90. Lisa

    March 26, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Im going to make this over the weekend and I was thinking about throwing a packet of Brown gravy in it also ... thoughts?

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    • Rebecca

      March 27, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      I have not tried packet gravy so I'm not sure. Maybe someone else has tried it?

      Reply
  91. Robin N.

    March 20, 2015 at 9:47 am

    This pot roast looks really good; also thank you for the post on all the smoothie recipes. I am trying to expand my 'smoothies horizon' and this is a good reference point. Thanks!

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  92. Ally

    March 17, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    I love this recipe, I'm actually going to try it tomorrow. Since your recipe is for 2-3 pounds I'm going to cut mine in half and freeze the other half so we have a future roast! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

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  93. Carmen Wilson

    March 16, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    Last night , I prepped all the ingredients and put them inside the crockpot overnight in the refrigerator. This morning I turned it on low for about seven hours and it turned out delicious. The only thing I would change is to add a little more potatoes and a little more carrots. I did sprinkle it with a little kosher salt ( just a bit) and added this seasoning found in the Latin section called Adobe seasoning after I cooked it. oh, my no left overs.

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  94. Kristen Dewitt

    March 02, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    I was looking for a simple and fast crock pot roast recipe! Can't wait to try this!!!

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  95. Bailey

    February 28, 2015 at 3:11 am

    I just have to say- O.M.G. I've never made a roast before in my LIFE but this was SOOO good. The flavor it gave the vegetables is to DIE for. I absolutely love the simplicity of the ingredients, none of the packaged stuff I'd never have on hand. I was a little sad I wasn't able to use the juices of this wonderful stuff to make gravy, but that's not on the recipe, I just can't make gravy to save my life. Found this on Pinterest, this is going to be my go-to recipe for years and years and years! Thank you so much!

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    • Rebecca

      March 24, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

      Reply
  96. Debi @ That Crafty Lunch Lady

    February 24, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    I have soooo hungry for some Pot Roast and this picture just brought me right over! I knew I had to get your crockpot recipe. Pinned!!

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  97. Karren Haller

    February 21, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    We used to have a roast and vegetables every weekend, but new huby does care for meat that is roast, -( but it looks great to me!!!

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  98. Susan

    February 20, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    I'm always looking for new slow cooker recipes to try and this pot roast sounds perfect for this crazy cold weather.

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  99. Amy @ A Cup Full of Sass

    February 17, 2015 at 9:02 am

    This looks so tasty! Thanks for sharing on the Monday Funday Party! Pinning to our Pinterest board.

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  100. j dizney

    January 27, 2015 at 6:28 am

    Hello. I'm trying it. I added a little more beef stock, celery, and extra seasonings. I'll definitely let you know how it comes out. I usually make a crock pot w/ketchup. Let's see!

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  101. Danielle

    December 31, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    I found this recipe on Pinterest. I'm so glad I did. I"ll be making it this weekend. Yum!

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    • Rebecca

      December 31, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Please let me know if you like it!

      Reply
  102. Nikki

    December 09, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    I would love to make this but I am a college student living by myself so I have a quick question: do you think I could cook this and freeze half of it for later and it would be just as good?

    Let me know! Looks delish and I'm in need of a home cooked meal

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    • Rebecca

      December 11, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      Personally, I would either make a bunch and eat the leftovers for a few days or I would half the recipe before you cook it and freeze that then cook it later but it will be all ready to go later.

      Reply
  103. Elizabeth Rohrbaugh

    December 07, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Yay! so exited for this recipe! I have a one year old who is going to love it- and a picky husband who says hes not picky.. but he really is. haha. My grandmother used to make pot roast in the crock pot, but i never knew how she did it- i used a fair amount more potatoes and less onion- so hopefully it will turn out well. also seasoned my beef before putting it in- Thanks so much for your recipes!

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    • Rebecca

      December 08, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Just curious how it turned out. I would love some feedback. . .

      Reply
  104. Victoria

    November 21, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    This is my first time making a pot roast and I am using this recipe. I am so excited. This looks absolutely delicious.

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  105. Tyneka Martin

    November 19, 2014 at 9:54 am

    Hi! This recipe looks really delicious. Do you feel like you need to add flour to thicken the gravy at all? Thanks a lot!

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    • Rebecca

      November 19, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      You can use the juice over your roast or you can make a gravy by putting it on the stove and bringing to a boil while whisking in flour to the desired texture.

      Reply
  106. Stephanie

    November 18, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    Currently cooking in the crock pot! I cannot wait to try it! Will be commenting on the finished product. Thanks for the simple recipe:-)

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  107. schnoomom

    November 17, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    Great find. Thanks!

    Made this tonight but 5.5 hours on high was not enough for my 2.5 pound chuck t for fall - apart meat. I added celery. I also added mushrooms and chopped parsely at the last 30 minutes. I also added 2 bay leaves and would add more salt.

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  108. Eva

    November 07, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Pot roast in the crock is supposed to be so easy but every time I fail. I am anxious to try this method thanks for posting.

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    • Rebecca

      November 07, 2014 at 4:38 pm

      Please let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  109. Kaileen Elise

    November 03, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    I tried this while doing the Whole30... and I'm making it again this week. It's such a tasty and filling meal. Thank you for sharing. Yum!

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  110. Emily

    October 28, 2014 at 5:43 am

    I'm cooking this today and I was wondering if I put it on low how many hours does it need? I'm leaving for work and it will be overcooked if I put it on high. Thanks!

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    • Rebecca

      October 28, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      Sorry if we weren't fast enough. I would say cook it for 7 or 8 hours on low.

      Reply
  111. Katie

    October 24, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    Do you know how many hours this would be on low heat?

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    • Rebecca

      October 28, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      Katie it would be about 7 or 8 hours on low heat. It would depend on your crock pot and how it cooks and how you prefer it to taste.

      Reply
  112. Yelena Leychik

    October 18, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    I would love to try this recipes, btut here is one problem. My hubby cant have beef due to it agrivating his gout. What else can I make it with? Also... Can I add mushrooms?

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    • Rebecca

      October 22, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      You could try it with pork roast. I'm not sure about mushrooms. I'm sure they would be fine but you may want to add them the last hour or two so they are not overcooked.

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  113. Betty

    October 16, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    I'm eatting this right now! Mmm. I doubled the powder onion and garlic and added a bit of Italian seasoning. I also added celery. It's amazing! It's almost just like my moms roast but much better for me! Thank you!!

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    • Rebecca

      October 17, 2014 at 9:48 am

      I love the feedback! Thank you!

      Reply
      • JP

        January 17, 2016 at 5:27 pm

        Did i cover my roast with to much water? And, how do I only cover the roast in a slow cooker with water? I covered it, and i have rubber, and i know that is because of too much water.... Recipe was vague for a first timer... I do not understand the "roast has to be covered in liquid" part of your instructions...

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        • Rebecca

          February 29, 2016 at 9:48 am

          You pour liquid on the roast just until it's covered. You don't need to cover the veggies. Covering it with water won't make it rubbery, but if you don't cook it long enough, it will be rubbery. You should cook it until it easily shreds with a fork. The cooking time amount can vary greatly, depending on your roast and your slow cooker.

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  114. Kristi F

    April 06, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Yum! I need to try this before the weather gets hot! It looks amazing!

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  115. Wanda Tracey

    March 28, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    This pot roast looks and sounds delicious.I like using spices when I do a roast and I love doing it in my slow cooker.This recipe is perfect.Thank you so much for sharing it.

    ★★★★★

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  116. Terrie Swanson

    March 28, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    I would love to try this recipe. Pot roast is one of my favorite meals I think mainly because I don't have to stand over it to have supper cooked for the day. However, I do get tired of it prepared the same way over and over. I will try this one this weekend. It seems like a very tasty recipe and I can't wait.

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