Slow Cooker Meal Pot (Printable Version)

Tender beef and vegetables simmered slowly in a savory broth for a comforting family meal.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2.5 lb beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
03 - 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
04 - 1 large onion, chopped
05 - 3 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

07 - 2 cups beef broth
08 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
09 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
12 - 2 bay leaves
13 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
14 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Optional Additions

15 - 1 cup frozen peas (add during final 30 minutes)
16 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

# How To Make:

01 - Place beef chunks evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Layer carrots, potatoes, onion, celery, and garlic on top of the beef.
03 - Pour beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, and Worcestershire sauce over the vegetables.
04 - Sprinkle dried thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper evenly over the contents.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours, until beef and vegetables are tender.
06 - If using frozen peas, stir them in during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
07 - Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning as necessary, and garnish with fresh parsley prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your whole house will smell incredible for hours, and that aroma alone makes people feel cared for.
  • Everything cooks together, which means fewer dishes and actual time to breathe during your day.
  • The meat becomes so tender it practically falls apart, and the vegetables soak up all those savory juices.
02 -
  • Don't peek constantly—every time you lift that lid, you add 15 minutes to cooking time, and your timeline will shift.
  • If your broth tastes weak by the end, it means you need a better quality broth next time, or add a splash of Worcestershire and a pinch of salt toward the end.
  • Bay leaves must come out before serving or someone will find one and remember this dish for the wrong reason.
03 -
  • Don't rush the browning step mentally—letting the beef sit at the bottom builds flavor even without searing, which saves you a pan and cleanup.
  • If your slow cooker runs hot, check at 5 hours instead of 6, because nothing's worse than vegetables that have given up entirely.

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