Have you ever wanted to cook a delicious and flavorful roast in your crock pot but didn't know where to start? Look no further! This article will provide you with everything you need to know about creating the perfect crock pot roast. We'll cover everything from choosing the right cut of meat to selecting the best seasonings and cooking methods. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this comprehensive guide will make sure you end up with a mouthwatering roast that will impress your family and friends.
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
CROCK POT POT ROAST - TENDER & JUICY
My mother made roast, potatoes & carrots like this for as long as I can remember. When I make it I don't usually measure anything that goes in it, but all in all it always turns out wonderful.
Provided by Chef Chele 2
Categories Roast Beef
Time 6h20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set your crock pot to low or simmer setting and let it heat up while you prepare the rest of the meal.
- If you drink coffee and have made some previously that would still be fresh, you may use it, it does not need to be hot because it will re-warm in the crock pot. If you do not have any coffee, then make 3 cups of it either in a coffee maker or the microwave. I do not drink coffee, so I recommend using 3 Folgers Singles (Classic Decaf).
- Cut your potatoes into halves. Leaving the peel on, salt and pepper them to your tasting and then set them aside.
- Place your roast in the crock pot first. Salt and pepper it according to your liking and I like to add a little sprinkle of garlic powder and onion powder.
- Pour your coffee into the crock pot, making sure to drench the roast in the process.
- Open your 1 lb. of baby carrots and put them around your roast so that they are completely under the coffee.
- Take your potato halves and put them with the inside of the potato touching the roast and partly in the coffee. This will depend on the size of your roast and crock pot, but make sure it is touching both the meat and the coffee in order to get the best flavor.
- Leave your crock pot on low or simmer for 6 hours, making sure to check on your potatoes after about 4 hours so that you are sure they will be cooked throughly.
MY MOM'S CROCK POT POT ROAST
This is how my mom makes pot roast...in the crock pot! The meat is tender, the veggies are cooked and the seasoning is delicious! I sometimes make mine organic, buying items from the local organic grocery store, and when I have lots of time, I make the soups from scratch for other meals and save some for the later roast. But that, of course, is up to you!
Provided by nora in the south
Categories Roast Beef
Time 9h15m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the roast and soups in the crock pot, then cover with water. Cook on low for 6 1/2 hours.
- After 6 1/2 hours, add veggies and salt and pepper. Let cook for another 2-2 1/5 hours on low.
- Some people prefer pot roast to have a bit more gravy than water, so after the roast cooks, you can add some flour into the leftover liquid to make it more thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 862.8, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 156.5, Sodium 1242.9, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 7.6, Protein 51
SLOW-COOKER POT ROAST
Get a head start on dinner with this fresh take on a slow-simmered, all-in-one meal that makes clean-up a breeze.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 6h25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In slow cooker, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Add carrots and onions; season with salt and pepper, and toss.
- Sprinkle roast with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; place on top of vegetables, and drizzle with Worcestershire. Cover; cook on high, 6 hours (or on low, 10 hours).
- Transfer roast to a cutting board; thinly slice against the grain. Place vegetables in a serving dish; pour pan juices through a fine-mesh sieve, if desired. Serve roast with vegetables and pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 g, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g
SLOW-COOKER POT ROAST
I work full time, so this slow cooker roast beef is my go-to when I want a hearty, home cooked meal. It's a comfort to walk in and smell this simmering slow cooker pot roast that I know will be fall-apart tender and delicious. -Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, whisk water and beef base; add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Sprinkle roast with pepper; transfer to slow cooker. Drizzle with Worcestershire sauce. Cook roast, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast to a serving platter; tent with foil. Strain cooking juices, reserving vegetables. Skim fat from cooking juices. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; gradually whisk in cooking juices. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cooked vegetables. Serve with roast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
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 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
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast, rump roast, and brisket are all good choices for a crock pot roast. These cuts are tough, but they become tender and flavorful when cooked slowly in liquid.
- Brown the beef before cooking. Browning the beef adds flavor and helps to keep it moist. To brown the beef, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until browned.
- Use a flavorful liquid. The liquid you use to cook the roast will add flavor to the meat. Good options include beef broth, chicken broth, tomato sauce, or even beer.
- Add vegetables to the pot. Vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all good additions to a crock pot roast. The vegetables will add flavor and nutrients to the dish.
- Season the roast. Before cooking, season the roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and other desired spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Cook the roast on low for 8-10 hours. This will allow the meat to become tender and flavorful. If you are using a smaller roast, you may need to reduce the cooking time.
Conclusion:
Making a crock pot roast is a simple and easy way to enjoy a delicious and hearty meal. By following these tips, you can create a roast that is tender, flavorful, and fall-apart tender. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious dinner option, give crock pot roast a try!
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