Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Sunday dinner flavor without the Sunday effort. This easy slow cooker pot roast delivers fall-apart tender beef, rich savory gravy, and perfectly cooked carrots using just a handful of pantry staples. If you’re looking for a set-it-and-forget-it crockpot beef roast, this recipe is built for busy families, meal prep, and cozy comfort food nights.
Using sliced chuck roast helps the meat cook faster and absorb more flavor, giving you fork-tender results with minimal prep time. It’s one of the best easy slow cooker beef dinners when you want maximum taste with almost no work.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Pot Roast:
Ultra tender, fall-apart beef
Only 5 simple ingredients
Budget-friendly chuck roast cut
Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
Rich, savory gravy with no complicated steps
Family-friendly comfort food
Great with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles
Servings: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 7–8 hours low / 4–5 hours high
Ingredients:
2.5–3 pounds sliced chuck roast
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 cup beef broth (or water)
1 pound baby carrots (or carrot chunks)
Directions:
Lightly grease the insert to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Spread carrots across the bottom. This protects them from overcooking and flavors the gravy.
Place sliced chuck roast over the carrots. Trim excess fat but keep some for moisture and flavor.
Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and beef broth until blended.
Pour the mixture over the beef so most slices are covered.
LOW: 7–8 hours (best for most tender results)
HIGH: 4–5 hours
Beef is ready when it pulls apart easily with a fork.
Gently pull beef into chunks and stir into the gravy. Serve hot.
Best Serving Ideas:
This slow cooker chuck roast pairs perfectly with:
Creamy mashed potatoes (best gravy absorber)
Buttered egg noodles
Steamed white rice
Roasted green beans or broccoli
Simple side salad with vinaigrette
Warm crusty bread or dinner rolls
Variations & Meal Prep Benefits:
Make it a one-pot meal: Add baby potatoes for a full crockpot roast dinner.
Extra vegetables: Celery, onions, or parsnips boost nutrition and flavor.
Lower sodium option: Use low-sodium broth + half onion soup packet.
Gluten-friendly swap: Choose gluten-free condensed soup and soup mix.
Thicker gravy: Stir in a cornstarch slurry at the end and cook 10–15 minutes on HIGH.
Storage & Freezer Benefits:
Keeps 3–4 days refrigerated
Reheats beautifully for quick lunches
Excellent freezer meal assemble raw ingredients and freeze
Great for batch cooking and weekly meal prep
