Slow Cooker Dinner Pot (Printable)

Tender beef and root vegetables cooked slowly with herbs for a warm and satisfying family dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
03 - 3 large carrots, sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, chopped
05 - 1 large onion, diced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

07 - 2 cups beef broth (gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
10 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)

→ Seasonings & Herbs

11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
13 - 2 bay leaves
14 - 1 ½ teaspoons salt
15 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional

16 - 1 cup frozen peas (add in last 30 minutes)
17 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef cubes on all sides to enhance flavor, then transfer to the slow cooker.
02 - Place potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
03 - Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes with juice. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
04 - Sprinkle thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients and mix gently to combine.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until beef and vegetables are tender.
06 - If using, stir in frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
07 - Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It practically cooks itself while you do literally anything else.
  • The beef becomes so tender it falls apart with just a fork.
  • Cleanup is minimal because everything happens in one pot.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day when the flavors have settled in.
02 -
  • Dont cut the vegetables too small or theyll turn to mush before the beef is tender.
  • If your sauce is too thin, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir it in during the last 30 minutes to thicken.
  • Always brown the beef if you have time, the flavor difference is noticeable.
03 -
  • Use a six quart slow cooker to give everything enough room to cook evenly.
  • Add a splash of red wine with the broth for an extra layer of depth.
  • If youre short on time, skip browning the beef and just toss everything in, itll still be delicious.

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