Crockpot Apple Cider Pot Roast with Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4–5 small potatoes, halved
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme or rosemary (optional)

Instructions

1. Sear the Beef (Optional)
   Brown the roast on all sides in a hot skillet to add extra flavor.
2. Layer the Crockpot
   Place the sliced onions and halved potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. Set the roast on top.
3. Mix the Sauce
   In a bowl, whisk together the apple cider, beef broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
4. Pour and Cook
   Pour the sauce over the roast and vegetables. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender and pulls apart easily.
5. Serve
   Slice or shred the roast and serve with the potatoes and the flavorful cider gravy spooned over top.

Serving Tip

Serve with warm rolls or roasted carrots for a complete fall meal.