Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the perfect comfort food for this fall. It is simply dumping your wholesome ingredients into a slow cooker, setting it low, and walking away for 8 hours. After 8-hours you have a healthy, nutrient-dense meal that even your picky eaters will enjoy!

Easy slow cooker pot roast is a meal my family and I have often. It is a meal my kids will all gobble up and fill their bellies up with at dinner time. I love setting this up early in the morning before the kids wake up and not having to think about dinner the rest of the day. I love that you can make this recipe as simple or complex as possible!

Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast was inspired by Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken and would pair amazing with my The Best Pureed Pumpkin Pie Bars this fall!!

Ingredients

The ingredients are very simple and wholesome. The ingredients make the roast juicy, full of flavor, and nutrient dense. This recipe also is immune-boosting with the garlic, onion, and broth. You cannot go wrong making this this fall!

I also love that this Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast can be made in so many different ways. You can look around at all the vegetables, herbs, and seasonings that you have and mix them up!

Clean Brands I Love

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• Kettle & Fire Broth
• Simply Organic Seasonings
• REAL Salt
• Primal Kitchen
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• 2-3 Lb Chuck Roast
• Avocado Oil (Or Olive Oil)
• 1 Onion
• 5 Garlic Cloves
• 2 Cups Beef Broth
• 5 Medium Carrots
• 2.5 Lbs Golden Potatoes
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme (Optional)
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Rosemary (Optional)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Optional)

See recipe card for quantities.

Health Benefits to ingredients

This is something I find so important for us to know and how this can all be nutrient dense and healing to our bodies if we allow it.

My FIRST and the MOST IMPORTANT thing is to shop ORGANIC if you can. I know organic foods tend to be pricier but if you can afford it get it! Why?!

1. Eating organic reduces the amount of chemicals in your diet. More often than not our foods are sprayed with pesticides that can cause a lot of health issues to our bodies such as cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, respiratory issues, neurological disorder and the list goes on.
2. Eating organic is the best way to avoid GMO foods, ingredients and contamination. Not entirely sure what GMO is? GMO is genetically modified organism, which is a plant, animal, or microorganism that has had its DNA modified using genetic engineering. 
3. No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives are allowed in organic food.
4. Organic food contains more vitamins, minerals, enzymes and micronutrients than conventionally raised food
5. Eating organic can reduce your risk of cancer, diseases and other major health issues.

There are so many other benefits of eating organic foods, however these are the top ones. Now, let’s get into the vitamins and minerals that are in this delicious meal!

• Chuck Roast: High in protein, great source of iron & zinc. Chuck roast is also conjugated linoleic acid which can help with weight loss by improving insulin sensitivity and promoting fat loss. Chuck roast is also a satiating food which means if will keep you feeling fuller longer.
• Avocado Oil: Avocado oil is high in monounsaturated fats, which can help lower cholesterol and reduce risk of heart disease and stroke. It contains lutein, a carotenoid that may help prevent age-related macular degeneration. Avocado oil enhances the absorption of important nutrients. Avocado oil reduces symptoms of arthritis because it is known as an anti-inflammatory. Avocado oil can also improve the skin. This is because it is rich in fatty acids and has great sources of Vitamin A & E. Avocado oil is also rich in antioxidants.
• Onion: Onions lower cancer risk, fends off chronic conditions, protects against heart disease, strengthens the bones, fights off bad bacteria and aids the digestion system. Onions are rich in prebiotics and fiber. Onions are also packed full of calcium, folate, iron, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6 & vitamin C.
• Garlic Cloves: Garlic is high in antioxidants, helps lower blood pressure and blood sugar. Garlic is great for the skin and will help clear up acne. Garlic improves your heart health and improves your bone health. Garlic is a great healer for common colds! Garlic is also packed full of vitamin C, iron, and manganese.
• Beef Broth: Beef broth is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus which helps build and strengthen the bones. Beef broth also contains glucosamine, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid which are natural ways to support the joints. Beef broth contains collagen, glutamine, gelatin, and glycine which supports the gut and digestive health. Beef broth also is an anti-inflammatory. This is because it contains amino acids like glycine and arginine. Beef broth helps you get healthy hair, skin and nails. Beef broth is also packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A & K, iron, zinc, selenium, manganese, and fatty acids.
• Carrots: Carrots are rich in vitamin A & C. They also contain potassium which helps regulate blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. Carrots are also rich in fiber and antioxidants which can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. It can also protect us against chronic diseases. Carrots also have beta-carotene which helps lower the risk of cataracts and important for the immune function.
• Golden Potatoes: Golden potatoes are packed full of vitamin A & C. They are also high in fiber which can help with weight loss, regulate blood sugar and cholesterol and promote a healthy digestion. Golden potatoes are also high in antioxidants, potassium and has a little bit of protein in them as well. Golden potatoes also have calcium and magnesium that can help decrease blood pressure naturally.
• Salt: REAL salt helps with blood pressure regulations, bone health, metabolism and digestion. This can all regulate blood pressure and enhance kidney health by flushing out toxins and promote proper digestion. REAL salt has electrolytes balance like calcium, magnesium, and potassium to help keep the body’s fluid balance and stable. With REAL salt having magnesium in it this can also promote better sleep and muscle cramping. REAL salt can also help the adrenal function by balancing of sodium and potassium.
• Pepper: Black pepper contains antioxidants. Black pepper can also help with anti-inflammatory, blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, metabolism, bone health and immune system support. Black pepper also helps absorb nutrients better. Black pepper also enhances brain function and has antibacterial properties that help fight gram-positive bacteria.
• Fresh Thyme (Optional): Fresh thyme can help with respiratory health, digestive help, acne, coughing and fungal infection. Fresh thyme is filled with Vitamin C, B6, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and thymol.
• Fresh Rosemary (Optional): Rosemary has antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Helps with blood sugar and digestion. Rosemary can also improve memory, mood, and hair growth. Rosemary is a bacterial infection and is packed full of vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, Vitamin A, C, & B6.
• Fresh Parsley (Optional): Fresh parsley has vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, and potassium which helps with bone health. Parsley also boosts the immune system with apigenin which is an antioxidant. This can help regulate the immune system by reducing inflammation. Parsley contains flavonoids, apigenin, and myricetin which are all cancer preventors. Parsley can improve heart health, aid the digestion, reduce blood pressure, reducing bloating, promote healthy kidney functions and lower cholesterol levels. Parsley is also a great source of vitamin A & C as well as folate and iron.

Instructions

Here are the very simple steps as to how to make the BEST and EASIEST Slow Cooker Pot Roast.

Hint: This can be extra delicious, comforting, and filling by instead of placing the potatoes into the crockpot right away you can save them for later and make the potatoes into mashed potatoes. Then use the broth as a gravy to top the mashed potatoes. SO DELICIOUS!!

Variations

Different ways you can change this recipe up is by

• Baby Carrots instead of whole carrots – You can simply wash up a bag of baby carrots and dump it into the slow cooker to save time.
• Add Red Wine – add 1/2 cup of red wine to this recipe by mixing it into the beef broth.
• Cook it on stove top – If you need this done quickly you can absolutely add it on to the stove top. I dump all the ingredients into a Dutch oven, and I will cook it for an hour between medium-high heat until the meat is fully cooked, and the vegetables are tender.

Equipment

Here is some non-toxic equipment that I would suggest using to make this Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast.

• Slow Cooker
• Measuring Cup
• Measuring Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Serving Utensils

Storage

The storage containers I absolutely love are the Caraway Storage Containers. They are non-toxic, they seal up so well and they are just AMAZING.

I also like any type of glass storage containers on Amazon. You can store this in the refrigerator for up to 5 days!

What type of quick recipe is your favorite?

Do you have a simple, quick, and delicious recipe you use weekly? Let me know down below in the comments some of your favorite recipe!

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