Albert Lea Family Pot Roast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

A tender beef roast slow-cooked with root vegetables and herbs, ideal for a comforting weeknight meal. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, carrots, yellow onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast
4 medium carrots
2 yellow onions
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp all-purpose flour

The slow cooker we’d leave this in all day → Best Slow Cookers in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Small appliances → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 lbs beef chuck roast dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in a slow cooker on high for 5 minutes per side until browned.
Step 2: Add 4 medium carrots, 2 yellow onions (quartered), and 2 sprigs fresh thyme to the pot. Pour 1 cup beef broth over the top.
Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Remove meat, strain broth into a saucepan, whisk in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, and simmer until thickened. Slice meat and serve with vegetables and sauce.