There’s something incredibly comforting about a meal that practically cooks itself while filling your home with the most welcoming aroma. This Classic Chuck Roast Dinner is exactly that kind of magic. It’s the ultimate “set it and forget it” recipe, transforming a simple chuck roast, potatoes, and carrots into a melt in your mouth, saucy feast with just a handful of pantry ingredients. This isn’t just dinner; it’s a warm, hearty hug at the end of a long day, perfect for feeding your family without any fuss.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Effortless Perfection: Just chop, dump everything into your slow cooker, and walk away. The hardest part is waiting for the incredible smell!
- Fall Apart Tender Beef: Slow cooking chuck roast breaks down its connective tissue, resulting in beef so tender you can cut it with a fork.
- One Pot Wonder: Your protein and vegetables cook together in one pot, creating a complete meal with zero extra dishes.
- Nostalgic Comfort Food: This recipe delivers classic, satisfying flavors that remind you of Sunday dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients for Classic Chuck Roast Dinner
- 1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds), cut into 4-6 large chunks
- 3 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
- 2 cans (11.5 oz each) tomato juice (about 3 cups total)
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons quick cooking (or minute) tapioca
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions for Making Classic Chuck Roast Dinner
1Prep Your Ingredients: Start by cutting your chuck roast into several large, serving size pieces. This helps the meat cook more evenly and allows the flavorful sauce to penetrate every bite.
Peel and cut your potatoes and carrots into hearty, similarly sized chunks. This ensures they’ll be perfectly tender at the same time as the meat.
2The One Step Assembly: Place the chunks of beef, potatoes, and carrots into your 5-6 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the quick cooking tapioca evenly over the top.
Pour in the tomato juice and Worcestershire sauce. Give everything one gentle stir to combine and ensure the tapioca is submerged in the liquid.
3Slow Cook to Perfection:Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 6-8 hours. The dish is ready when the beef is incredibly tender and easily shreds with a fork, and the vegetables are soft.
4Serve and Enjoy: Carefully ladle the tender beef, vegetables, and rich, savory sauce into shallow bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness, if desired. That’s it; dinner is served!
Classic Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 boneless beef chuck roast 3 lbs, cut into chunks
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 medium carrots cut into chunks
- 2 cans 11.5 oz each tomato juice
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
- Chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Place beef, potato, and carrot chunks in a 5 qt slow cooker.
- Sprinkle tapioca over the top.
- Pour tomato juice and Worcestershire sauce over everything.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 6-8 hours, until meat and vegetables are very tender.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
- The Tapioca Secret: Don't skip the quick cooking tapioca! It's a natural thickener that creates a rich, glossy sauce without making a roux or adding flour.
- No Peeling Needed: For a more rustic dish, you can leave the skins on your potatoes and just give them a good scrub.
- Low and Slow Option: You can also cook this on LOW for 9-10 hours if you'll be away all day.
