Slow Cooker Texas Roadhouse Pot Roast

Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 6 hours

This Slow Cooker Beef Roast with BBQ Tomato Gravy is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner.

A tender chuck roast slow cooks with onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and a rich tomato-BBQ sauce until it’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

The savory-sweet gravy is full of depth from Worcestershire, bouillon, and herbs, making it perfect to spoon over creamy mashed potatoes.

It’s a comforting, stick-to-your-ribs meal the whole family will love.

How To Make Slow Cooker Texas Roadhouse Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 orange bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks of celery, diced
• 3 pound beef chuck roast
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• ½ cup BBQ Sauce
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ cup water Parsley for garnish

Step-by-Step Guide

1. To your slow cooker add onion, bell pepper and celery.

2. Next add the chuck roast on top.

3. In a mixing bowl whisk together the garlic, tomato sauce, bbq sauce, worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon, thyme and water.

4. Pour over the roast.

5. Cook on low 6-8 hours.

6. Garnish with parsley.

7. Serve over mashed potatoes.

Tips & Tricks

• Sear the roast first (optional) – Browning the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker deepens the flavor.
• Cut veggies evenly – Dice the onion, pepper, and celery into similar sizes so they cook down consistently.
• Check tenderness – The roast is ready when it easily shreds with a fork (6–8 hours on low).
• Serve with sides – Mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice are perfect for soaking up the gravy.
• Thicken gravy – If you want a thicker sauce, whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Substitutions

• Beef chuck roast – Swap with brisket, round roast, or pork shoulder for a different twist.
• BBQ sauce – Use your favorite brand; smoky, sweet, or spicy will all work.
• Tomato sauce – Crushed tomatoes or even ketchup can be used in a pinch.
• Beef bouillon – Substitute with beef base, broth, or stock.
• Thyme – Rosemary or Italian seasoning can be swapped in if that’s what you have on hand.

Variations

• Spicy Kick – Add chili powder, smoked paprika, or a few dashes of hot sauce.
• Veggie Loaded – Toss in carrots, mushrooms, or potatoes with the other vegetables for a complete meal.
• Sandwich Style – Shred the roast and serve it on toasted rolls with extra BBQ sauce for hearty sandwiches.
• Southern Style – Replace the tomato sauce with a can of Rotel for a zesty, slightly spicy gravy.
• Sweet & Tangy – Add 1–2 tablespoons of brown sugar or honey to the sauce for a sweeter balance.