Slow Cooker Pot Roast
When I think of fall, I think of comfort food. There's usually so much going on in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving that I don't have the time to meal plan. Thankfully, this is the time when my Crockpot gets most of its use.
I love that I can throw a few simple ingredients together in the morning and by dinnertime I have a complete meal. One of my family's favorites is pot roast.
Now I know there are a million different ways to make a good pot roast dinner. I was browsing Pinterest the other day and a popular trend is to add three different packages of seasonings (1 ranch, 1 gravy and 1 Italian) to the roast. And while I'm sure this combo tastes good, I just don't get why anyone would spend the extra money on these packages -- with who knows how many preservatives -- when you can make an awesome pot roast without them.
As far as I'm concerned, these are the only ingredients you really need.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe
- Boneless Bottom Round Roast 2-4lb
- Beef Stock 2 cups
- Yellow Onion at least ½ diced
- Carrots at least 3 chopped
- Salt/Pepper/Garlic Powder enough to season each side of the roast
- Anything else you want to throw in the slow cooker is a bonus— popular mix-ins as I like to call them are potatoes, mushrooms, peas, corn and tomatoes. A little red wine would be nice, too.
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Place the beef roast in the slow cooker and completely season each side with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
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Add chopped onion and carrots before pouring in 2 cups of beef stock.
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Place the lid on the cooker and let it do its magic for 8 hours on low, or 5 hours on high (until meat shreds easily with a fork).
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Serve with a side of green beans or veggie of choice.
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Thanks. I should make pot roast more often.
Shell Feis says
This sounds awesome! I've been breaking out the slow cooker a lot lately, will have to try this.
Kathleen says
I am a huge fan of crockpot meals. This looks great and I am going to add it to my list of recipes to try.
Leilani says
I love pot roast, but have never attempted to make it myself. I'll have to add this to my meal planner.
Lolo says
We always put it in the oven, I am going to have to try it in the crock pot.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
That looks really tasty and super easy to make!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
MMM, I could eat some pot roast right now...
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
This sounds good. I think I'll add it to my next menu plan
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
This is perfect for fall weather! I adore using my slow cooker to prepare dinner.
HilLesha says
Pot roast used to be my all-time favorite before I became a vegetarian due to health reasons, and my mom can fix a mean pot roast! It's definitely something I miss at times.