Best 8 Pot Roast In Slow Cooker With Just The Ingredients Kids Love Recipes

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In pursuit of culinary satisfaction, we embark on a delectable journey to discover the ultimate recipe for a pot roast enchantingly crafted in the embrace of a slow cooker. This savory symphony of flavors will, undoubtedly, capture the hearts and palates of young gastronomes, leaving them craving for more. Prepare to unveil the secrets of transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary feast that will make every dinner an unforgettable occasion. Let us embark on this culinary adventure together, one that promises to tantalize taste buds and create memories that linger long after the meal has been savored.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER POT ROAST



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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

1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon beef base
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

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.

SLOW COOKER POT ROAST



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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

1 onion, sliced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (1.2 ounce) package dry beef gravy mix
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
½ cup water, or as needed
5 whole peeled carrots

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

POT ROAST IN SLOW COOKER WITH JUST THE INGREDIENTS KIDS LOVE



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Categories     Beef     Kid-Friendly     Dinner

Yield 6-8 People

Number Of Ingredients 13

Beef Shoulder Roast, 3-5 Pounds
1 can Beef Broth
2 1/2 Cups Chicken Stock
Water
1/2 bag Baby Carrots
1 tbsp Tomato Paste or 1 Can Tomatoes (optional)
2 tsp or 1 sprig Rosemary
3 tsp or 2 sprigs Thyme
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 clove or 1 tsp Minced Garlic
8-12 Petite Red Potatoes
2 Stalks of Celery, chopped
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil

Steps:

  • Add the chicken stock and beef broth to the slow cooker and turn it on to high. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet. Season the roast with salt and pepper. Braise the roast in the skillet until well browned, about 7 minutes on each side. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, rosemary, thyme and optionally tomatoes or paste to slow cooker. Add garlic to skillet and continue to cook for 1 minute. Transfer roast to the slow cooker. Add enough hot tap water for the liquid to barely cover the roast. Cook on high for 6-7 hours or medium for longer.

SLOW COOKER POT ROAST



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by josamky1063

Categories     Stew

Time 8h15m

Yield 8-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup water
4 medium red potatoes, cut in quarters
1 medium onion, cut in quarters
1 (16 ounce) package peeled baby carrots
1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 1/2-3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast

Steps:

  • Place water and three-fourths of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • Reserve 1 tablespoon onion soup mix. Sprinkle remaining onion soup mix over vegetables; stir gently to coat evenly.
  • Sprinkle and rub salt, pepper, thyme over the pot roast. Place pot roast on top of vegetables.
  • Place remaining vegetables around pot roast; sprinkle vegetables with remaining onion soup mix. Place lid on slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours OR on high for 5 to 6 hours until beef is tender.
  • Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Serve food directly from slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.8, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 98, Sodium 494.3, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5, Protein 28.9

SLOW COOKER POT ROAST



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wd3280

Categories     Meat

Time 10h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 lbs beef roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, peeled and halfed
1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
2 (1 ounce) packages au jus mix
2 cups water
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
6 baby red potatoes

Steps:

  • Pour oil into slow cooker.
  • Place roast into center of slow cooker.
  • Surround the roast with the potatoes, carrots, onions, rosemary, and thyme.
  • Mix 1 cup of water with one package of au jus mix and pour over roast and vegetables.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • 1 hour before finished cooking, open up lid and pour one more cup of water and au jus mix over roast and vegetables.
  • Cover and finish cooking for the remaining hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.3, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 200, Sodium 1389, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 70.6

SLOW-COOKER POT ROAST



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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

1 tablespoon cornstarch
8 medium carrots, cut into thirds
2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 beef chuck roast (3 pounds), trimmed of excess fat
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

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 BEEF POT ROAST



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The real secret here is making sure you sear the meat before the long, slow braising. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Pot Roast Recipes

Time 6h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (5 pound) bone-in beef pot roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 ½ cups chicken broth
3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. Shake off any excess.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. Add garlic, stir for about a minute.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
  • Slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. Remove skillet from the heat.
  • Place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. Place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. Add rosemary and thyme.
  • Pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. Cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.
  • Skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 198.5 mg, Fat 57.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 54.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 602.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

DAD'S HOME WITH THE KIDS SLOW-COOKER ROAST



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Garlicky-saucy slow cooker recipe that has 3 of 4 food groups. Just add a glass of milk, and Mom will be happy! Use your favorite dried pasta shape.

Provided by Kookie

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 5h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup lemon juice
5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons garlic powder, preferably roasted
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (5 pound) beef chuck roast, patted dry with paper towels
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a blender, pour the beef broth, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce; add garlic, garlic powder, basil, parsley, and black pepper. Cover blender, and pulse a few times, then blend thoroughly, about 20 seconds.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil until tiny wisps of smoke rise, then brown the roast on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place the roast into a slow cooker. Pour the beef broth mixture from the blender over the roast, set the cooker to Medium, and cover.
  • Cook until very tender, 5 to 6 hours; add the carrots, recover the cooker, and cook for 10 more minutes; then mix in the macaroni. Cover the cooker, and simmer until macaroni and carrots are tender, about 20 more minutes. Slice beef, and serve with macaroni, carrots, and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 129.1 mg, Fat 46.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1265.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality, flavorful chuck roast for the best results.
  • Sear the roast in a pan before cooking it in the slow cooker to add flavor.
  • Add plenty of vegetables to the slow cooker, such as carrots, potatoes, and celery.
  • Use a flavorful liquid, such as beef broth or tomato juice, to cook the roast.
  • Season the roast well with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Cook the roast on low for 8-10 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
  • Serve the roast with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

Pot roast is a classic comfort food that is easy to make in the slow cooker. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for an easy and flavorful weeknight meal, give this pot roast recipe a try.

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