Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

This slow cooker pot roast is easy to make with a chuck roast, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion soup mix for tender and juicy results every time.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 8 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 540 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix
• 4 pounds chuck roast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season chuck roast with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat; add roast and sear to brown, about 4 minutes per side.

Step 2

Place roast in the slow cooker and sprinkle soup mix on top. Add water, and scatter carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery on top.

Step 3

Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.