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Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pot Roast

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A cozy and easy slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring tender beef soaked in a slightly sweet and tangy apple cider sauce, perfect for fall meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large apple, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Peel and chop the carrots into large chunks, slice the onions, mince the garlic, and if using, core and slice the apple.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on each side for about 3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker, spreading over and around the roast.
  4. Add carrot chunks and apple slices around the roast. Nestle rosemary and thyme sprigs on top. Pour apple cider and beef broth over everything.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the roast is fork-tender and shreds easily. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
  6. Optional: Remove roast and veggies to a platter. Mix 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Stir into slow cooker juices and cook on high for 5 minutes until thickened. Pour over the roast before serving.
  7. Let the pot roast rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Searing the roast before slow cooking is key to locking in juices and adding flavor. Avoid opening the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat and moisture. Fresh rosemary and thyme provide the best aroma, but dried herbs can be used if added early. For a thicker sauce, use flour or cornstarch slurry. The recipe can be adapted for vegetarian or gluten-free diets. Rest the roast for 10 minutes before serving.

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Keywords: slow cooker, pot roast, apple cider, fall recipe, comfort food, beef roast, slow cooker recipe

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