Best 8 Slow Cooker English Roast Recipes

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Slow cooker English roast is a classic dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This hearty and comforting meal is made with inexpensive cuts of beef, vegetables, herbs, and spices. The beef is slow-cooked in a flavorful broth until it is fall-apart tender. The resulting dish is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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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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

One 4-pound beef chuck roast
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
3 cloves garlic, mashed
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
3 cups low-sodium beef broth
3 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped

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 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

SLOW-COOKER BEEF POT ROAST



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Get this beef brisket in the slow cooker first thing in the morning, so that come evening-time your Sunday dinner is an absolute breeze. Perfect for busy family weekends

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 7h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp sunflower oil
1½ kg rolled beef brisket
2 tbsp plain flour
3 carrots, chopped
3 sticks of celery, chopped
2 parsnips, chopped
1 onion, chopped
80g button mushrooms
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp English mustard
500ml red wine
250ml beef stock

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp sunflower oil in a large pan. Dust 1½ kg rolled beef brisket with 2 tbsp plain flour and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Put 3 chopped carrots, 3 chopped celery sticks, 2 chopped parsnips, 1 chopped onion and 80g button mushrooms in the bottom of your slow cooker and turn it to Low.
  • Sear the beef all over in the hot pan then place it on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • Add the 2 bay leaves, 2 crushed garlic cloves and 2 tsp English mustard then pour over 500ml red wine and 250ml beef stock. Cover with the lid and cook for 7 hours.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Carefully take the beef out of the slow cooker and place it on a baking tray then roast it in the oven for 20 mins.
  • While the beef is in the oven, carefully ladle the cooking liquid out of the slow cooker into a shallow pan. Boil rapidly on a high heat to reduce to a rich gravy.
  • Serve the beef sliced with roast potatoes, the softened vegetables, gravy and wilted greens, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.42 milligram of sodium

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH POT ROAST



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Slow-simmered and seasoned with rosemary, mustard and thyme, this tender and tasty crock pot roast and potatoes recipe is so easy to make and always a hit. Substitute burgundy or brandy plus a half-cup of water for the broth...the aroma of this English roast recipe is wonderful! -Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound medium red potatoes, quartered
1 cup fresh baby carrots
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups beef broth
Minced fresh thyme, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and carrots in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cut roast in half. Combine the mustard, rosemary, garlic salt, thyme and pepper; rub over roast. , Place in slow cooker; top with onion and broth. Cover and cook on low until meat and vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. If desired, top with minced thyme. Freeze option: Place sliced pot roast and vegetables in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SLOW COOKER BEEF ROAST



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This beef is cooked slowly with Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, and spices. SO EASY! Set it up in the morning and you will have dinner ready when you get home. No mess in your kitchen. Use the sauce over egg noodles or rice.

Provided by Ella Schwartz

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 pound) beef round roast
2 large carrots, chopped
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup Worcestershire sauce
½ cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Place beef round roast in slow cooker, then add carrots, onion, and celery. Season with garlic powder and black pepper. Pour Worcestershire and barbeque sauce over meat and vegetables. Cook on Low until the meat is tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 79.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 523.7 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

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

SLOW COOKER BEEF CHUCK ROAST



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This fork-tender roast is fairly quick for a slow cooker recipe, and is perfect for a busy weekend afternoon.-Linnea Rein of Topeka, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds), cut in half
1/4 cup cornstarch
6 tablespoons cold water
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix first 10 ingredients. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with sauce mixture. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Remove roast from slow cooker; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan; skim fat. Mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, rump roast, or brisket are all good options for slow cooker English roast.
  • Brown the beef before cooking: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from drying out.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery are all classic additions to English roast, but you can also add other vegetables that you like.
  • Season the roast generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to season the roast.
  • Cook the roast on low for 8-10 hours: This will allow the meat to become fall-apart tender.
  • Serve the roast with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or Yorkshire pudding are all great options.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker English roast is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a Sunday dinner or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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