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A tender pot roast, slow-cooked to perfection, garnished with herbs.

Pot Roast

This incredibly simple pot roast recipe uses just three ingredients to create a tender, flavorful meal with minimal effort. Perfect for a hearty dinner, it's a fuss-free way to enjoy a classic comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lbs Beef roast chuck roast recommended
  • 1 Condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz) can
  • 1 Dry onion soup mix (1 oz) packet

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Briefly brown the beef roast on all sides in a large pot or Dutch oven to develop flavor.
  2. Transfer the seared roast to a slow cooker, then pour the condensed cream of mushroom soup and dry onion soup mix over the top.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  4. Shred the cooked beef with two forks and serve with the rich gravy formed in the slow cooker.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a bay leaf or some fresh thyme sprigs to the slow cooker. You can also thicken the gravy at the end by making a quick slurry with cornstarch and cold water.