Slow Cooker Pot Roast: A Comfort Food Classic

You know a slow-cooked pot roast is ready long before you lift the lid.

It starts with the smell: deep, savoury, almost nostalgic. A mix of garlic, onions, thyme and slow-cooked beef drifting through the kitchen. By the time the broth turns a deep caramel color and the potatoes begin to soften around the edges, you already know what’s waiting inside: a meal that’s going to bring people to the table without you having to say a word.

For generations, pot roast has been the kind of dish families rely on. The kind you make on a Sunday, or on a cold weekday when you want something warm and reassuring without fuss. And with the Thermomix® TM7™ Slow Cooking mode, this classic becomes even more effortless: same depth of flavor, same tenderness, just far less work.

Here's what usually happens the first time:
You check on it every hour. It feels strange letting such a 'slow' recipe happen without constant supervision. By hour four, the kitchen smells like winter at your grandmother's house. By hour six, the beef is falling apart with barely a touch.

That's when most people stop worrying. Slow cooking works. The TM7™ just makes it easier.

Why This Slow Cooker Pot Roast Works So Well

Pot roast has survived generations for a reason: tough cuts transform. Chuck roast, in particular, breaks down slowly as it cooks, releasing collagen that melts into the broth and gives the sauce its signature silkiness.
The Thermomix® TM7™ enhances that natural magic:

• It holds a steady low temperature for hours
• It handles prep tasks that usually take time (like chopping onions)
• It prevents overcooking or boiling
• It keeps everything in one bowl: less cleanup, more flavor

The result? A reliable, deeply comforting slow-cooker pot roast that tastes like it took all afternoon… without you needing to hover.

Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 6-7 hours | Serves: 6

Ingredients (Serves 6)

• 28 oz boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2 in. pieces
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 2–3 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 oz olive oil
• 7 oz yellow onions, cut into 1 in. wedges
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
• 24 oz beef stock
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 10 oz baby gold potatoes, cut in half
• 6 oz carrots, cut into 1 in. pieces
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1–2 tsp light soy sauce

How This Pot Roast Comes Together

The beauty of this recipe is how simple it is structurally; everything happens in a few intuitive phases:

1. Flavor foundation
   Garlic, onions and thyme soften and release their aroma, becoming the backbone of the dish.
2. Slow transformation
   The beef simmers low and slow in broth. The potatoes and carrots soak up the cooking juices while still holding their shape.
3. Natural gravy
   A bit of flour and soy sauce thicken the liquid into a glossy, spoon-coating sauce.
4. The final test
   When the beef breaks apart with barely any pressure, it’s done.

For exact timings, guided steps and visuals, the full recipe is on Cookidoo®, ready to walk you through every detail.

 

 

Serving Suggestions

This pot roast is the kind of dish that adapts to whatever you put on the table:

• Mashed potatoes: the classic pairing
• Buttered egg noodles: simple, comforting, perfect for gravy
• Steamed greens or a crisp salad: adds brightness to the richness
• Warm rustic bread: always a hit for soaking up the sauce
• Leftovers might be even better: shredded into sandwiches, tucked into tacos, or layered into a shepherd’s pie.

Tips for the Perfect Pot Roast

• Choose well-marbled beef. Chuck roast is best, it softens beautifully.
• Cut vegetables into large chunks. They cook slowly and stay intact.
• Season at the end. Slow cooking intensifies flavors naturally.
• Let it rest for 10 minutes. The juices settle, and the meat stays tender when you pull it apart.
• Don’t rush the process. Six hours may feel long, but that’s where the flavor comes from.

Why It Works

Pot roast is one of those rare dishes that rewards patience without demanding attention. You set it, walk away, and come back to something that tastes like it required far more effort than it did. With the Thermomix® TM7™, that tradition becomes reliable, repeatable, and perfectly suited for today's kitchens.

Ready to make your own?

Find the complete guided recipe on Cookidoo®, with step-by-step instructions and photos.