Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes
Tender chuck roast slow-cooked with baby potatoes, carrots, and yellow onion in garlic and Italian herb broth. A classic, comforting meal naturally free of dairy, eggs, soy, and added sugar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
480 min
Total
490 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
480 min
Total
490 min
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Place 1.5 lb (680g) chuck roast into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker insert.
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Add 1 lb (450g) halved baby potatoes
Add 1 lb (450g) halved baby potatoes, 2 cups (240g) sliced carrots, and 1 cup (150g) chopped yellow onion around the roast.
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Sprinkle 1 tsp garlic powder
Sprinkle 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, and 1/2 tsp salt evenly over the beef and vegetables.
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Pour 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium beef broth…
Pour 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium beef broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
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Cover with the lid and set to…
Cover with the lid and set to cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours) until the beef is fork-tender and pulls apart easily.
Look for: the beef is fork-tender and pulls apart easily
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Shred the beef into thick bite-sized pieces…
Shred the beef into thick bite-sized pieces using two forks directly in the slow cooker, stirring it into the juices with the vegetables.
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Serve warm
Serve warm, distributing beef, potatoes, and carrots evenly among 4 bowls with a ladle of warm broth.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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