Bone-In Chuck Roast

I knew I had a busy day ahead, so after dinner, I prepped the beef chuck roast through step 6, using Wanda Farm's thick, rich, and flavorful chicken bone broth. I covered the crockpot and placed the liner in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning, I simply took the liner out of the fridge, placed it in the crockpot, and turned it to low—super easy and stress-free! When I got home after work, all that was left to do was make the gravy, toss a salad, and whip up some mashed potatoes. In about 30 minutes, a delicious and nutritious dinner was on the table!

Step 1: Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper while the pan is heating.

Step 3: Add 1 tsp. of avocado oil to the hot pan and let it heat for 10-15 seconds.

Step 4: Sear the roast for approximately 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. This helps seal in the juices.

Step 5: While the roast is searing, prepare the broth mixture in your slow cooker. Combine the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, fresh thyme (if using), and bay leaves. Stir to mix.

Step 6: Once the roast is seared on all sides, transfer it to the slow cooker, placing it directly into the prepared broth mixture.

Step 7: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the roast is tender and falls apart easily.

Step 8: After the roast is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a separate plate. Tent it with foil to keep warm while you prepare the gravy.

Step 9: Strain the remaining liquid from the slow cooker through a fine sieve into a saucepan. Discard the herbs caught in the sieve.

Step 10: Heat the saucepan with the strained liquid over medium-low heat. While it’s warming, mix 2 Tbsp. of the liquid with 1 Tbsp. of arrowroot powder in a small bowl to create a slurry.

Step 11: Once the liquid in the saucepan comes to a low boil, slowly stir in the slurry while whisking continuously. Continue whisking as the gravy thickens.

Step 12: Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix an additional 2 Tbsp. of the liquid with 1 Tbsp. of arrowroot powder to make another slurry. Gradually whisk this into the gravy until the desired consistency is achieved.

Serve the roast warm with homemade gravy, mashed potatoes, and vegetables, and enjoy!

Recipe made by Victoria Cook:

Victoria is a passionate home cook who became the host and chef of over 100 episodes of a private cooking show tailored for wellness practitioners and their patients. With a love for ethnic cuisines, she enjoys using a variety of spices and fresh ingredients to create flavorful, healthy meals for her husband and son. Always up for a culinary challenge, Victoria finds joy in experimenting with new recipes—and if she can whip them up in an electric pressure cooker, she’s even happier.