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Slow Cooker Pot Roast: Cheap One-Person Budget Dinner

  • Author: Maya
  • Total Time: 8 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A budget-friendly, slow-cooker pot roast designed for solo diners or small portions. This recipe uses chuck roast, red wine, and root vegetables to create a tender, flavorful meal that costs pennies per serving.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 to 2 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 cup red wine (dry Cabernet or Merlot)
  • 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for searing)

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion, carrots, and potatoes. Mince the garlic.
  2. Pat the chuck roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Dust lightly with flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meat for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned (optional but recommended).
  4. In a bowl, whisk together red wine, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and tomato sauce.
  5. Place chopped onions in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the meat on top.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the meat. Add bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary.
  7. Scatter potatoes and carrots around the meat.
  8. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  9. Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning. If sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir in; cook on HIGH for 15 minutes to thicken.
  10. Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Chuck roast is tough and needs time to break down, so cook on LOW for best results. Do not open the lid while cooking. If skipping the sear, place raw meat directly in the slow cooker. Leftovers taste better the next day as flavors meld.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 35

Keywords: slow cooker pot roast, budget dinner, one person meal, chuck roast, red wine sauce, easy dinner, comfort food

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