5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
If you’re looking for an easy Valentine’s Day dinner that feels romantic, comforting, and impressive without spending all day in the kitchen this slow cooker chuck roast is the answer. With just 5 simple ingredients, you can turn a raw beef roast into a melt-in-your-mouth pot roast that tastes like it simmered for hours (because it did… while you lived your life).
This classic crockpot pot roast with vegetables is rooted in old-fashioned Midwest cooking, where tougher cuts of beef were transformed into tender, flavorful meals through low and slow cooking. The slow cooker does all the work, delivering fork-tender beef, silky vegetables, and rich gravy perfect for a cozy Valentine’s dinner at home.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8–9 hours (LOW)
Ingredients:
3 to 3½ pounds beef chuck roast, raw
2 pounds root vegetables (potatoes, parsnips, turnips), peeled and cut into chunks
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (1-ounce) packet dry onion soup mix
½ cup water
Directions:
Arrange the chopped root vegetables in an even layer at the bottom of a large slow cooker. This creates a flavorful base and prevents the roast from sticking.
Place the raw chuck roast directly on top of the vegetables.
In a small bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and water until combined.
Pour the mixture evenly over the roast, allowing it to coat the meat and vegetables.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours, or until the beef is extremely tender and shreds easily with a fork.
(For faster cooking, use HIGH for 5–6 hours, though low and slow gives the best texture.)
Remove the roast and let it rest briefly. Skim excess fat from the gravy if desired.
Shred or slice the beef against the grain, return it to the slow cooker, and gently stir to coat everything in the gravy.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Pot Roast:
Perfect Valentine’s Day dinner at home romantic, cozy, and effortless
Hands-off slow cooker recipe minimal prep, maximum flavor
Budget-friendly beef recipe chuck roast becomes ultra-tender
Comfort food classic rich gravy, tender vegetables, hearty portions
Meal-prep friendly leftovers freeze beautifully for future dinners
Tips & Variations:
For a thicker gravy, whisk 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch with cold water and stir into the hot juices during the last 30 minutes on HIGH.
Swap the water for beef broth for deeper flavor.
Add whole garlic cloves for a subtle, sweet garlic note.
Cooking for two? Use a smaller roast and freeze the leftovers for quick weeknight meals.
