Description
Slow Cooker Cranberry Pot Roast is a deliciously comforting dish that combines tender beef with the sweet-tart flavor of cranberries. This easy, one-pot meal simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights, this pot roast offers a delightful twist on a classic favorite, leaving everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Optionally, sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared roast on top, followed by cranberry sauce, garlic, and thyme.
- Pour beef broth and soy sauce around the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the meat is tender.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread, drizzled with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg