Slow-Cooked Chuck Roast with Carrots

Paleo High-Protein

Slow-Cooked Chuck Roast with Carrots costs about $20.20 to make ($3.37 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 632 calories, 42 g protein, and 8 g net carbs. Total time: 8 hr 15 min.

• 42 g protein/serving
• 632 calories/serving
• 8 g net carbs
• 8 hr 15 min total time
• Easy difficulty

A tough, cheap cut turned tender over eight unattended hours, with carrots and onions cooked down in the beef juices. Sunday dinner economics at their best.

What it costs

How to make it

1. Season the roast aggressively with salt and pepper. Sear all sides in oil in a hot pan — this step is worth the 10 minutes.
2. Transfer to a slow cooker with carrots, onion, garlic, thyme, a bay leaf, and a cup of water.
3. Cook on low 8 hours, until the meat pulls apart with a fork.
4. Shred or slice against the grain and spoon the pan juices over everything.

Nutrition per serving

Substitutions

• Beef chuck roast → Pork shoulder (butt), bone-in — saves $1.85/serving, −2 g protein. pork shoulder is cheaper per pound and behaves the same

Make it cheaper

Chuck goes on sale constantly — buy at the sale price and freeze whole. A larger roast costs less per pound and the cook time barely changes.

Common questions

How much does it cost to make Slow-Cooked Chuck Roast with Carrots?

About $20.20 total, or $3.37 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.

How much protein is in Slow-Cooked Chuck Roast with Carrots?

Each serving has roughly 42 g of protein (632 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.

How can I make Slow-Cooked Chuck Roast with Carrots cheaper?

Chuck goes on sale constantly — buy at the sale price and freeze whole. A larger roast costs less per pound and the cook time barely changes.

Do leftovers of Slow-Cooked Chuck Roast with Carrots keep well?

Excellent — arguably better on day two; freezes 3 months in its juices.

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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.