family favorite slow cooked pot roast

New Orleans, LA
Updated on Dec 8, 2025

This was the first recipe my mother-in-law ever taught me to make for her darling boy. It's now the favorite of both of my sons. It makes the most delicious gravy! It's so simple that I almost feel guilty taking credit for how wonderful it is...almost.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This slow cooked pot roast was so incredibly easy to make and good. The addition of soup creates a creamy gravy. It's an easy weeknight meal to serve on a cold day. Some hot rolls would be delicious with this too.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 7 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - chuck roast (2-4 pounds)
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup (10.75 oz. each)
  • 3-6 ounces baby carrots
  • 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 2 - russet potatoes, cut into spears (optional)

How To Make family favorite slow cooked pot roast

  • Ingredients added to a slow cooker.
    Step 1
    Place all ingredients into a Crock Pot. Do not add water!
  • Ingredients after cooking in the slow cooker.
    Step 2
    Cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 8 hours. If desired, skim off any fat.
  • Tender slow cooked pot roast on a plate.
    Step 3
    If necessary, after removing meat and veggies, whisk in a tablespoon of flour to gravy to thicken it. We love this served with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 643kcal, carbohydrates: 33g, cholesterol: 169mg, fat: 35g, fiber: 2g, protein: 50g, saturated fat: 14g, sodium: 1277mg, sugar: 3g, unsaturated fat: 19g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Beef
Category: Roasts
Keyword: #mushrooms
Keyword: #Carrots
Keyword: #Pot-Roast
Collection: Winter Recipes
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American

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