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Amish-Style Pot Roast with Root Vegetables in a Crock-Pot

This Amish-style pot roast cooked in a slow cooker with vegetables is a filling and cozy dish that's perfect for busy weekdays or relaxing weekends. Coming from the basic but tasty traditions of Amish cuisine, this pot roast combines tender beef with a variety of root vegetables, creating a meal that feels like a comforting embrace at the end of a tiring day.

This pot roast goes great with some crunchy bread to soak up the tasty juices, or you can also serve it with a basic green salad to add some freshness to the dish. For a treat, creamy mashed potatoes are a great side dish to complete your meal.

Ingredients

• 3-4 pounds chuck roast
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into pieces
• 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into pieces
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (or more beef broth)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Sprinkle the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
2. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the meat on each side until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
3. Transfer the roast to the crockpot.
4. In the same pan, add the diced onion and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
5. Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker, along with the chopped carrots, parsnips, and potatoes.
6. In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, red wine (if using), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker.
7. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours, until the meat is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.
8. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving.
9. Shred the meat with two forks, if desired, and mix it with the liquid. Serve hot.