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Slow Cooker Amish Pot Roast

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A hearty, comforting pot roast made with tender chuck roast, vegetables, and a sweet-tangy sauce featuring apple cider vinegar. This slow cooker meal results in fall-apart tender beef and perfectly cooked vegetables that have soaked up all the rich, savory flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Amish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 medium carrots cut into chunks
  • 3-4 medium potatoes cut into large chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce guarantee Halal
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce guarantee Halal
  • 2 teaspoons salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper towels
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Create a vegetable bed at the bottom of the slow cooker by layering the sliced onion, carrot chunks, and potato chunks.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaves until well combined.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the roast and vegetables.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8-9 hours.
  6. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Notes

Look for a chuck roast with good marbling for the best results. The apple cider vinegar helps tenderize the meat while adding a subtle tanginess that balances the sweetness. You can substitute red wine for beef broth for deeper flavor, or use chicken broth in a pinch. The vegetables can be customized - try adding parsnips for sweetness or mushrooms for earthiness. Leftovers make excellent sandwiches the next day.

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