Disability-Friendly Slow Cooker Chuck Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Chuck roast (Look for boneless, trimmed)
• 1 cup Frozen sliced onions (No chopping needed)
• 4 cloves Whole garlic cloves (Peeled; can use pre-peeled garlic)
• 2 cups Beef broth (Low sodium preferred)
• 187 ml Mini bottle of red wine (Optional; can omit and use more broth)
• 1 pound Mini potatoes (Pre-washed, no peeling needed)
• 1 pound Baby carrots (Pre-washed, ready to use)
• 1 packet Au jus seasoning packet (Dry mix)
• 1 tbsp Seasoning mix of choice (French, Southern, or Mexican seasoning blend)

Instructions

1. Add Chuck Roast to Slow Cooker

   Place the 3 lb chuck roast directly into the bottom of the slow cooker.

   Time: PT2M

2. Add Seasonings and Aromatics

   Sprinkle the au jus seasoning packet over the roast. Add the whole garlic cloves and frozen sliced onions on top.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add Liquids

   Pour in the mini bottle of red wine (or skip and use extra broth). Add 2 cups beef broth.

   Time: PT2M

4. Start Slow Cooking

   Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 2 hours.

   Time: PT2H

   Temperature: Low (about 90-100°C)

5. Flip Roast and Add Vegetables

   After 2 hours, carefully flip the roast using tongs or a large fork. Add mini potatoes and baby carrots around the roast. Sprinkle your chosen seasoning mix over the top.

   Time: PT4M

6. Continue Cooking

   Re-cover and cook on LOW for 1 more hour, or until potatoes and carrots are tender and beef is easily shredded.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: Low (about 90-100°C)

7. Serve

   Turn off the slow cooker. Use tongs or a large fork to serve portions of beef, potatoes, and carrots with some of the cooking liquid.

   Time: PT4M

8. Cleanup

   Allow the slow cooker insert to cool, then wash with warm soapy water. Wash all utensils used.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

36g

Carbohydrates

24g

Fat

20g

Fiber

4g