Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Recipe

Many people believe eating healthy, local food is out of reach, but we’re here to prove otherwise. A McDonald’s Happy Meal in our town costs between $4.59 and $4.89, and we’re committed to showing how you can enjoy nourishing, locally sourced meals for about the same price per serving. By focusing on simple, wholesome ingredients and practical cooking methods, eating well doesn’t have to break the bank. To kick off this effort, we’re sharing a recipe that’s perfect for the cold, dreary days between the holidays: a slow-cooker chuck roast. This hearty, satisfying dish uses our Tyner Pond Farm grass-fed chuck roast—100% grass-fed beef raised with care, right here in Central Indiana. A perfectly seasoned chuck roast nestled on carrots and onions in a slow cooker—simple preparation for a hearty, home-cooked meal.

Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Recipe

Servings: 6 Cost per serving: Around $4.98

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Ingredients:

• 1 Tyner Pond Farm Grass-Fed Chuck Roast (3–4 lbs)4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4 medium potatoes, quartered
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions:

1. Season the roast: Rub the chuck roast with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
2. Layer the vegetables: Place the carrots, potatoes, and onions in the bottom of your slow cooker.
3. Add the roast: Lay the seasoned roast on top of the vegetables.
4. Add the broth: Pour the beef broth over everything and sprinkle the minced garlic on top.
5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or on high for 4–6 hours, until the roast is tender and easily pulls apart.
6. Serve: Slice or shred the roast, serve it with the vegetables, and ladle over some of the cooking juices for extra flavor.

  This meal is warm, hearty, and easy to prepare, making it the perfect choice for cold, dreary days. But it’s not just about comfort—it’s also affordable.

Cost Breakdown

Many people believe eating healthy, local food is too expensive, but this recipe challenges that idea. In fact, it costs about the same per serving as a McDonald’s Happy Meal, which in our town is between $4.59 and $4.89. Here’s how the costs break down: Tyner Pond Farm Grass-Fed Chuck Roast (3–4 lbs): Price per pound: $7.49 Total for 3.5 lbs: $26.22 Carrots (4, approximately 1 lb): Price per pound: $1.08 Total: $1.08 Potatoes (4 medium, approximately 2 lbs): Price per 5 lb bag: $2.78 Cost per pound: $0.56 Total for 2 lbs: $1.12 Onion (1 medium): Price per pound: $0.91 Average weight per onion: 0.5 lbs Total: $0.46 Garlic (3 cloves): Price per bulb (approx. 10 cloves): $0.50 Cost per clove: $0.05Total for 3 cloves: $0.15 Beef Broth (1 cup or 8 oz): Price per 32 oz carton: $1.37 Cost per ounce: $0.043 Total for 8 oz: $0.34 Seasonings (salt, pepper, thyme, paprika): Estimated total cost: $0.50 Total Estimated Cost: $29.87

Cost per Serving: $29.87 ÷ 6 = $4.98

Healthy Eating That Fits the Budget

We understand the concern that eating local and healthy might feel out of reach, but meals like this slow-cooked chuck roast show that it’s possible to enjoy nourishing, locally sourced food without spending more than you would at a fast-food restaurant. By choosing local ingredients and practical recipes like this, you can bring quality, sustainable meals to your table without overspending. Let’s make eating healthy, local food something normal for everyone. [fusion_button link="https://bit.ly/3XwojK3" title="" target="_self" link_attributes="" aria_role_button="0" alignment_medium="" alignment_small="" alignment="" modal="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" class="" id="" color="default" button_gradient_top_color_hover="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" button_gradient_top_color="" button_gradient_bottom_color_hover="" button_gradient_bottom_color="" gradient_start_position="" gradient_end_position="" gradient_type="" radial_direction="" linear_angle="" accent_hover_color="" accent_color="" type="" bevel_color="" bevel_color_hover="" border_top="" border_right="" border_bottom="" border_left="" border_radius_top_left="" border_radius_top_right="" border_radius_bottom_right="" border_radius_bottom_left="" border_hover_color="" border_color="" size="" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" fusion_font_family_button_font="" fusion_font_variant_button_font="" font_size="" line_height="" letter_spacing="" text_transform="" stretch="default" margin_top="" margin_right="" margin_bottom="" margin_left="" icon="" icon_position="left" icon_divider="no" hover_transition="none" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_color="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0" animation_offset=""]Shop Tyner Pond[/fusion_button]