What if you could get the perfect pot roast with half the work, but double the flavor? Good news! You can. Here’s how, with the help of this slow-cooker pot roast recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook: 6 hours

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon beef base
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, whisk water and beef base; add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Sprinkle roast with pepper; transfer to slow cooker. Drizzle with Worcestershire sauce. Cook roast, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
2. Remove roast to a serving platter, tent with foil. Strain cooking juices, reserving vegetables. Skim fat from cooking juices. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; gradually whisk in cooking juices. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cooked vegetables.
3. Serve with roast.

For a printable recipe, download this month’s Highmark Plan for Health Newsletter.