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A slow cooker filled with tender chuck roast immersed in rich, savory gravy.
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Crock Pot Pot Roast with Cream of Mushroom Soup

With just 3 ingredients, this may be the easiest recipe on the entire internet. But don't let that fool you... It is second to none in flavor!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 378kcal
Author Gary White

Ingredients

  • 5 lb chuck roast
  • 2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 yellow onions thick sliced
  • 21 oz cream of mushroom soup

Instructions

  • Generously season your chuck roast on all sides with sea salt and ground black pepper.
  • Set the roast at the bottom of your slow cooker. Place thick-sliced yellow onions on top of the roast.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours.
  • After 4 hours, once the roast has released its juices, slide the onions into the liquid. Pour two cans (21 oz) of cream of mushroom soup over the roast and carefully mix with the juices without disturbing the roast.
  • Cook for another 2 hours on high. Check the roast for tenderness; it should fall apart easily with a fork.
  • If needed, cook for an additional hour. Once done, switch the slow cooker to warm to hold the roast until ready to serve.

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Notes

Expert Tips

  1. Wait to Add the Soup: Adding the cream of mushroom soup later in the cooking process ensures the roast develops color and doesn’t get boiled.
  2. Sear the Roast First: If you have time, sear the roast in a cast iron skillet to create a caramelized crust for extra flavor.
  3. Low and Slow is Best: If you have extra time, consider cooking the roast on low for 8 hours for even more tender results.
  4. Storing Leftovers: Store any leftover roast and gravy in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. The flavors intensify as it sits, making for even better leftovers!
  5. Freezing: This roast freezes beautifully. Just shred the meat, mix with the gravy, and freeze in individual portions for quick meals later on.

FAQs

Can I use a different size roast? Any size roast will work with this method. 
Is there a way to make this gluten-free? Yes, any gluten-free cream of mushroom soup should work just fine.
Can I make this in an Instant Pot? I wouldn't recommend using this soup in a pressure cooker, but here's a version written for Instant Pot that is tried and true.
Can I cook this on low? Yes. You can cook on low for 8 hours

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 4mg