Slow Cooker Amish Pot Roast

Tender, flavorful, and heartwarming—this Amish-style pot roast is the perfect comfort meal for any day of the week. Slow-cooked with love, it’s packed with rich, savory flavors and melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

👉Ingredients:

◾️3–4 lb chuck roast 🥩

◾️2 tbsp olive oil 🫒

◾️1 large onion, chopped 🧅

◾️4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

◾️1 cup beef broth 🍖

◾️1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 🍏

◾️1/4 cup brown sugar 🍬

◾️2 bay leaves 🍃

◾️1 tsp dried thyme 🌿

◾️1 tsp paprika 🌶️

◾️1/2 tsp ground allspice (optional)

◾️Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂

◾️4 large carrots, cut into chunks 🥕

◾️4–5 potatoes, quartered 🥔

◾️Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿

👉Directions:

1. Sear the Roast:

◾️Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides (about 4–5 minutes per side) to lock in flavor. Transfer to your slow cooker.

2. Make the Sauce:

◾️In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic for 2–3 minutes. Add broth, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, thyme, and allspice. Simmer while scraping the pan, then pour over the roast.

3. Add the Veggies:

◾️Arrange carrots and potatoes around the roast in the slow cooker. Place bay leaves on top.

4. Slow Cook:

◾️Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until meat is tender and vegetables are soft.

5. Serve & Enjoy:

◾️Remove bay leaves. Slice or shred the roast, serve with the veggies, and spoon over some of the cooking sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.

👉5 Quick Tips:

🔹️1. Sear the meat—it adds deep, rich flavor!

🔹️2. Use Yukon gold potatoes—they hold their shape better.

🔹️3. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra depth.

🔹️4. Leftovers make amazing sandwiches the next day.

🔹️5. Stir in a spoon of butter before serving for a silky finish.

👉Conclusion:

This Slow Cooker Amish Pot Roast is hearty, rustic, and bursting with comforting flavor. Perfect for chilly evenings, Sunday dinners, or whenever you need a cozy, homemade hug on a plate!