Description
Hearty slow cooker amish pot roast brings comfort and nostalgia straight from Midwestern kitchens to your dining table. Tender beef melts with rich gravy, promising a soul-warming meal that connects generations through simple, delicious home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) chuck roast
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) prepared coffee
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Aromatics:
- 1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
Thickening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a robust chuck roast by thoroughly patting it dry with paper towels to ensure optimal searing and flavor development.
- Create a golden-brown exterior by heating vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, carefully searing the meat on all sides until a rich caramelized crust forms.
- Enhance the roast’s flavor profile by generously rubbing it with a blend of garlic powder, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Transfer the seasoned roast to the slow cooker, surrounding it with thinly sliced onions and aromatic bay leaves to infuse depth and complexity.
- Craft a savory braising liquid by combining coffee, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, carefully pouring the mixture over the meat and onions.
- Allow the roast to tenderize slowly, cooking on LOW temperature for 8-9 hours with the lid securely in place to lock in moisture and develop rich flavors.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the roast and skim away excess fat from the cooking liquid.
- Create a luscious gravy by whisking cornstarch with water, then stirring the mixture into the slow cooker liquid. Increase temperature to HIGH and cook for 15-20 minutes until the sauce reaches a silky, thickened consistency.
- Gently shred the roast using two forks, ensuring tender, succulent pieces.
- Return the shredded meat to the gravy, warming through for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld completely.
- Plate the pot roast, optionally garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch, and serve piping hot alongside your favorite sides.
Notes
- Tenderize the roast by searing it before slow cooking, which locks in rich flavors and creates a delicious caramelized exterior.
- Use strong brewed coffee for deeper, more complex taste, preferably a dark roast or espresso to enhance the meat’s richness.
- Adjust cooking time for leaner cuts by reducing hours to prevent dryness, keeping meat moist and tender throughout the process.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari and using cornstarch as a safe thickening agent.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg