There are weeks when life feels like it’s moving at full speed—and this has definitely been one of those weeks for us.
Between county fair preparations, a speech competition, and showing Bertie (our registered Hereford heifer 🐄), we’ve been burning the candle at both ends for several weeks straight.
So tonight, we did something intentional…
We hit pause.
No rushing. No chaos. Just a simple, flavor-packed supper with the whole family gathered around the table.
And honestly? Those are the meals that matter most.
❤️ Why This Roast is a Go-To in Our Home
Roast was an easy decision.
It’s one of those meals that:
• Practically cooks itself 🙌
• Feels like comfort in a pot
• Feeds a crowd (or leaves the best leftovers!)
And this one is extra special—because a sweet friend gifted us a couple of roasts knowing how much my Burgan guys love them. That alone makes it taste even better.
📝 Recipe: Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
⏱️ Quick Details
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 8–10 hours (low)
• Servings: 6–8
• Difficulty: Easy
🛒 Ingredients
• 1 (4–8 lb) chuck roast
• Kosher salt & pepper (to taste)
• ½ cup water (for deglazing)
• 1 cup water
• 1–2 packets onion soup mix
(use 2 packets if roast is over 4 lbs)
• ⅓ cup flour
• Carrots or potatoes (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Season the roast
Salt and pepper both sides generously.
2. Sear for flavor
Heat a skillet on the stove and sear both sides of the roast until nicely browned.
3. Move to crock pot
Place the seared roast into your slow cooker.
4. Deglaze the skillet
Add ½ cup water to the hot skillet, scraping up all those flavorful bits.
Pour that into the crock pot.
5. Add seasoning
Sprinkle onion soup mix over the top of the roast.
6. Cook low & slow
Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours.
🥄 Make the Gravy
1. Remove the roast and set aside.
2. Turn crock pot to HIGH.
3. Mix:
• ⅓ cup flour
• 1 cup water
4. Pour into the broth and stir until thickened into gravy.
🥕 Optional Add-Ins
If your family loves them:
Add them to the crock pot at the beginning for a full one-pot meal.
💛 Final Thoughts
• Carrots
• Potatoes
This meal is simple. It’s not fancy.
But it’s the kind of meal that:
• Brings everyone to the table
• Slows things down
• Feels like home
And in the middle of busy seasons… that’s exactly what we need.
So simple. So delicious. A family favorite every single time.