The “Not Just for Sunday” Pot Roast In A Crockpot

-3 lb boneless chuck roast

-¼ c balsamic vinegar

-2 c beef broth

-2 bay leaves

– 1/2 to 1 TBS dried rosemary (more or less to taste)

-1 tsp onion powder

-1 tsp garlic powder

-salt/pepper

-vegetable oil for searing (I use veg oil because it has a higher smoke point than olive oil)

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Salt and pepper the roast and sear both sides in a small amount of veg oil. I use a Dutch Oven on the stove. Place the bay leaves in the bottom of a crockpot then place the meat on top.

Mix vinegar, broth, rosemary, onion, and garlic powder into your Dutch Oven without cleaning or rinsing the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Pour the liquid on top of the roast. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours. If the meat does NOT shred apart very easily when pulled with a fork, it needs more time to cook. You’ll know when it’s done when it’s super tender and falls apart. 

It’s optional but during the meat’s cooking time I add potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms to the crockpot. I don’t like my veggies too soft so I add them in intervals depending on their hard texture.  

Also optional is making the gravy a little thicker. I strain the liquid, put it back on the stove with a little cornstarch and cold water. Bring to a boil then simmer until you like the consistency.

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This recipe is great for a Sunday dinner but super easy to make any day of the week!  Put it together in the early afternoon and forget about it until dinnertime. I’ve made this many times and it’s failproof. It’s also one of those meals that my mom used to call “company ready”. 

It’s super tender, flavorful, and is true comfort food. It’s also versatile because you can make it and serve it on toasted buns for delicious sandwiches. My oldest son, who is like a restaurant critic, never has a negative comment about this meal when he comes to visit. He lives in Chicago and eats in some great restaurants so you know this recipe must be good! Hope you enjoy it! 

A sprig of fresh parsley would have made the finished dish look fantastic but I honestly didn’t want to run to the grocery to grab a bunch. I’m certainly not a professional photographer. My blog and photos are real-life with no fake editing! Be sure to add it to your list if you’re entertaining company.