This Crock Pot Easy Pot Roast is the kind of dinner that feels like a warm hug. The roast is fall-apart tender, the veggies soak up all that rich flavor, and the whole thing practically cooks itself.

We’re living in a golden age of small kitchen appliances (see: slow cookers, Instant Pots, and air fryers). We’re also in a not-so-golden age of abundant counter space. So what’s a home cook to do?

Our best overall pick impressed us in many ways, and we loved how easy it was to use. There are no confusing dials or controls — just one setting. Of course, the tradeoff is that this requires a bit ...