With its tantalizing aroma filling the air and fall-off-the-bone tenderness, a hearty and flavorful pot roast can be the centerpiece of a comforting and memorable meal. Whether you prefer classic or modern recipes, with a slow cooker, you can effortlessly create a tender and juicy pot roast that will delight your taste buds and those of your loved ones. In this article, we will explore the art of crafting a perfect pot roast in a crock pot, guiding you step-by-step through the process of selecting the best cut of meat, choosing the right seasonings, and creating a rich and savory sauce.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER POT ROAST
Taking the time to make a smooth, thick gravy for this slow-cooked dinner is worth it. As the pot roast cooks, the water and juices from the vegetables and meat will thin the gravy out, creating just the right consistency.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 8h50m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sprinkle the roast all over with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Coat in flour and shake off any excess. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roast to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer the roast to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker, along with the carrots, celery, onions and garlic.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil begins to turn brick-red, about 1 minute. Add the flour and wine and whisk until thick (it's OK if there are some lumps). Add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, allspice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer, whisking, until the gravy is smooth and thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.
- Pour the gravy into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. The roast and vegetables should be tender.
- Remove the roast and let rest for a few minutes. Discard the thyme stems and strain the vegetables, reserving the gravy. Toss the vegetables with half the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Stir the remaining parsley into the gravy and season with salt and pepper. Slice the roast against the grain. Serve the meat and vegetables on a platter, moistening them with some of the gravy; serve the remaining gravy on the side.
SLOW COOKER POT ROAST
It's quick and easy to assemble.
Provided by keylimeone
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread the onion slices out into the bottom of the cooker.
- Spread the flour out onto a work surface. Sprinkle the chuck roast with salt and black pepper, and roll the roast in the flour to coat all sides. Using the edge of a small, sturdy plate, pound the flour into the meat. Place the floured roast into the cooker on top of the onions. Whisk together beef gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, and Italian dressing mix in a bowl, and whisk the mixes with water until smooth. Pour over the chuck roast. Distribute carrots around the meat.
- Cover the cooker, set to Low, and cook until the roast is tender and the gravy has thickened, about 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 86.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1287.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
SLOW-COOKER EASY POT ROAST
You already make getting big flavor on the table look easy, and this slow-cooker pot roast is no exception. Whip up a hearty beef roast slow-cooker recipe that comes together with Progresso™ beef broth, boneless beef chuck and veggies. You'll only need 25 minutes to prep-then you can go about your day as it cooks. Once dinnertime rolls around, you'll be greeted by a perfectly seasoned, pull-apart slow-cooker pot roast that will hit the spot every time.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place beef. Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Place potatoes, carrots and garlic over beef. In medium bowl, mix broth, tomato paste, thyme, mushroom soup and onion soup mix with whisk until smooth. Pour over beef and vegetables.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until beef is tender. Remove beef from slow cooker to serving platter. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to serving platter with beef; cover to keep warm.
- In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water with whisk until smooth. Stir into liquid in slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve gravy with beef and vegetables. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1640 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g
THE BEST EVER SLOW COOKER POT ROAST RECIPE BY TASTY
This slow cooker pot roast only takes six ingredients to make thanks to a packet of onion soup mix. It gives the roast a ton of flavor without a ton of work, and no one will even know it's there. The best part? You just dump everything into the slow cooker, walk away for a few hours, and dinner practically cooks itself. Serve it over egg noodles or rice and dinner is good to go.
Provided by Hannah Williams
Categories Dinner
Time 8h
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the chuck roast in a 7-quart (6 ½ liters) slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the onion soup pack and top with vegetables and water.
- Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 89 grams, Sugar 4 grams
CLASSIC POT ROAST FOR THE SLOW COOKER
For a classic pot roast-a tough cut of beef braised until succulent and tender-we start with a well-marbled chuck. Pair it with familiar carrots and potatoes and place in the slow cooker. This recipe comes from Martha's latest book "One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 5h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons broth until smooth. Add remaining broth, tomato paste, potatoes, carrots, onion, and Worcestershire. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
- Season roast with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and rub with garlic. Place on top of vegetables. Cover and cook on high until roast is fork-tender, 5 hours (or 8 hours on low).
- Transfer roast to a cutting board; thinly slice against the grain. Place vegetables in a serving dish; skim fat from pan juices, then pour through a fine-mesh sieve, if desired. Serve roast and vegetables drizzled with juices.
SLOW-COOKER POT ROAST RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: baby potato, small carrots, pearl onions, beef chuck roast, salt, pepper, cornstarch, water, worcestershire sauce, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, baguette
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, add the potatoes, carrots, and onions to make a base for the meat.
- Lay the chuck roast on top of the veggies and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Wash your hands, because mess.
- Mix cornstarch and water until well combined and pour close to the edge so it gets down to the veggies.
- Pour Worcestershire sauce directly on top of the meat.
- Cover with the slow-cooker lid and cook on high for 5 hours.
- Place the rosemary and thyme sprigs on top of the meat and cook for 1 more hour.
- Remove rosemary and thyme.
- Using a fork, shred the meat and serve by itself with the veggies, or on top of bread for a sandwich! The juices from the bottom of the slow cooker make for an AMAZING dipping sauce!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 80 grams, Sugar 9 grams
EASIEST POT ROAST EVER- MADE IN CROCK POT
Make and share this Easiest Pot Roast Ever- Made in Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.
Provided by taillightsinsightbb
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut up potatoes, onions and celery into fairly large chunks.
- Put all vegetables into the crock pot.
- Put roast on top of vegetables.
- Place 3 bouillon cubes, randomly on top of roast.
- Pour in water.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
A VERY SPECIAL POT ROAST FOR THE CROCK POT
Spices and mixed dried fruit make a great flavor for this roast--it's a family favorite. (Don't confuse the dried fruit bits you buy for baking--look for packages of regular size dried apples, peaches, pears and plums).
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Onions
Time 5h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim fat from meat and if need be, cut the meat to fit the cooker (3 1/2 to 4-quart cooker).
- Brown meat on top of stove in a Dutch oven. Brown on all side using the 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper.
- Cut up any large pieces of dried fruit; place the fruit in the slow cooker; add the onion wedges. Place the meat on top of the fruit and onion; sprinkle with allspice and pour in the apple juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hour.
Tips:
- Sear the meat: Searing the meat before slow cooking adds flavor and helps to create a rich, brown gravy.
- Use a good quality cut of meat: Chuck roast, shoulder roast, and brisket are all good choices for pot roast.
- Brown the vegetables: Browning the vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker helps to caramelize them and add flavor to the dish.
- Add plenty of liquid: The liquid will help to tenderize the meat and prevent it from drying out.
- Cook on low and slow: Cooking the pot roast on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours will allow the meat to become tender and fall apart.
- Thicken the gravy: If the gravy is too thin, you can thicken it by adding a cornstarch or flour slurry.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and rice are all great choices for serving with pot roast.
Conclusion:
Pot roast is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and hearty pot roast dinner on the table in no time.
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