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pioneer woman's pot roast

Traditional Pioneer Woman's Pot Roast

Delicious Traditional Pioneer Woman's Pot Roast recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 52 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 17 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 3500 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 fl oz beer (I use a light lager)
  • 2 packets Lipton dry onion soup mix
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 (3 to 5 lb) chuck roast (room temperature for even cooking)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 4 large celery stalks, diced

Instructions
 

  • Place the diced celery, onions, and carrots in an even layer on the bottom of your slow cooker. This acts as a flavorful bed for the roast and keeps it from scorching.
  • Sprinkle the Lipton dry onion soup mix evenly over the vegetables. Pour the beer and beef broth over everything, ensuring the mix is distributed throughout the base. I like using a light lager, but you can experiment with other beers for different flavors.
  • Set the chuck roast on top of the vegetables and liquids in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the roast is cooked through and very tender. For even cooking, make sure the roast is at room temperature before placing it in the cooker.
  • Once the cooking time is up and the roast is tender, use two forks or a Mix N Chop to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker. Mix the shredded meat well with the flavorful broth and vegetables.
  • Serve the shredded pot roast and vegetables over mashed potatoes or alongside buttered bread. For an extra boost of flavor, I sometimes spoon a bit of the cooking liquid over the top before serving.