Busy weeknights and hectic schedules call for easy and convenient meals. If you're looking for a hassle-free culinary experience, a slow cooker roast is your perfect choice. With a slow cooker, you can create mouthwatering and tender roasts with minimal effort. Whether you prefer succulent beef, juicy pork, or savory chicken, there's a slow cooker roast recipe out there for every palate. Dive into this comprehensive guide to explore the art of slow-cooking, providing you with the essential tips, techniques, and recipes to achieve perfect slow cooker roasts every time.
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SLOW COOKER PORK ROAST
I tried this cut of meat when it was on sale, and for lack of any other ideas I took suggestions from the back of the label, with a few tweaks (like making gravy). This is a very popular dish at our house, and it could not be easier! Instead of rubbing the roast with the onion soup mix and then adding the cranberry sauce, you can also just mix the onion soup mix with the cranberry sauce and pour the whole mixture over the roast.
Provided by LawrenceKansasPerson
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rub pork roast all over with onion soup mix and place roast in the slow cooker. Pour cranberry sauce over roast.
- Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove roast to a platter, reserving juices in the slow cooker.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk flour into melted butter to form a paste. Pour reserved juices from the slow cooker into the butter mixture, whisking constantly, until gravy lightens in color and thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve gravy alongside roast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 91.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 506.3 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
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 BEEF POT ROAST
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
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 VENISON ROAST
Venison roast slow cooked with onion, creamy mushroom soup, a dab of this and a spice of that. Simple, tasty way to enjoy that game meat.
Provided by sal
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Game Meats Venison
Time 6h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put cleaned meat in slow cooker and cover with onion. Sprinkle with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl combine the soup mix and the soup; mix together and pour mixture over venison. Cook on Low setting for 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 171.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1881.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
SLOW COOKER BEEF ROAST
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
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
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
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.
MARIE'S EASY SLOW COOKER POT ROAST
Moist and juicy pot roast done in a slow cooker with carrots, onion and potatoes.
Provided by Marie Thomas
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast Recipes
Time 9h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. Brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
- Place the roast in the slow cooker and add the soup mix, water, carrots, onion, potatoes, and celery.
- Cover and cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 147.4 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 271.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
AWESOME SLOW COOKER POT ROAST
This is a very easy recipe for a delicious pot roast. It makes its own gravy. It's designed especially for the working person who does not have time to cook all day, but it tastes like you did. You'll want the cut to be between 5 and 6 pounds.
Provided by Brenda Arnold
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. Place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture.
- Cook on High setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low setting for 8 to 9 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 126.8 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 638.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
MISSISSIPPI ROAST - SLOW COOKER PEPPERONCINI POT ROAST
Slow cooker roast recipe, also called Pepperoncini Roast. Serve with egg noodles or mashed.
Provided by Pokerman11
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place roast in a slow cooker. Form a pocket in the top of roast and place butter, pepperoncini peppers, ranch dressing mix, and au jus mix in the pocket.
- Cook on Low for 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 151.2 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1479.1 mg
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 ROAST CHICKEN
It's easy to make a whole chicken in a slow cooker. We save the shredded chicken to use during busy weeks. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place carrots and onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix garlic and oil. In another bowl, mix dry seasonings., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken breast; rub garlic mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. , Place chicken in slow cooker over carrots and onions, breast side up; sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads at least 170°., Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Discard vegetables. Let chicken stand 15 minutes before carving., Freeze option: Cool chicken pieces and any juices. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 44g protein.
EASY SLOW-COOKER POT ROAST
I love this easy pot roast Crock-Pot recipe for a couple of reasons. First, it's delicious. Second, it's easy! I can't describe the feeling of walking into my house after work and smelling this dish that's been simmering in the slow cooker all day. There's nothing better. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 10h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Place carrots, potatoes and onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Place roast on top of vegetables; sprinkle with steak seasoning. Add broth. Cook, covered, on low 10-12 hours, until beef and vegetables are tender. , Remove roast and vegetables from slow cooker; keep warm., Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan; skim fat. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER MOOSE ROAST
I had a moose roast sitting in my freezer for a couple of months, because I had no idea how to cook it, not being a wild game fan. A friend suggested this method of cooking it and it was delicious. I made it at Christmas along with the turkey, thinking my guests could have a taste and I wouldn't have to feel guilty about it being in my freezer anymore, but it was the hit of the dinner!
Provided by Lynda McLean Falloon
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides in the hot oil. Remove, and transfer to a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix over the roast, then pour in the apple juice. Cover and cook on MEDIUM for 6 to 8 hours, or until meat is very tender. Check occasionally to make sure there is sufficient liquid, and add more juice if necessary. Serve roast with juices, or thicken them for a tasty gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 272.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY PORK ROAST
This is a slow cooker recipe that my sweet mother-in-law gave to us and is absolutely wonderful!
Provided by gtmecheng
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes
Time 6h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place pork roast in a slow cooker. Mash cranberry sauce in a bowl; stir in sugar, cranberry juice, mustard, cloves, and salt. Pour cranberry mixture over pork roast.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Transfer roast to a plate; cover and keep warm.
- Skim fat from cranberry mixture in slow cooker. Measure 2 cups of cranberry mixture, adding water if necessary. Pour into saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk cold water with cornstarch until pasty; pour into cranberry mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve alongside pork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 84.4 mg, Sugar 58.7 g
BEST EVER SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF ROAST
Best tender and juicy pot roast you've ever eaten! Also great sliced up and served on hearty rolls.
Provided by Teeann
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 6h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place beef chuck roast into a slow cooker and scatter onion quarters around the meat. Pour the beef broth over the meat and sprinkle the au jus mix, Italian salad dressing mix, salt, and black pepper over the roast.
- Cover cooker, set on Low, and cook until meat is very tender, 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1108.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SLOW COOKER EYE OF ROUND ROAST WITH VEGETABLES
This recipe I made up because I could not find one for this cut of meat and for the slow cooker. So I decided to experiment. Turned out great and the family loved it.
Provided by BramptonMommyof2
Categories Main Dish Recipes Roast Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; rub evenly over roast.
- Arrange potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place roast atop vegetables.
- Whisk beef broth, Marsala wine, and gravy mix together in a bowl; pour over roast and vegetables.
- Cook on Low until meat is fully cooked and vegetables are tender, about 8 hours (or on High for 5 hours).
- Strain sauce into a bowl and whisk with flour until thickened. Serve on the side of roast and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 50.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 599.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
EASY SLOW COOKER APPLE PORK ROAST
My husband doesn't like BBQ sauce, but we had a pork roast. I whipped this up in the slow cooker, and it was awesome served with broccoli and rice, and also as pulled pork sandwiches for the 2 kids and hubby for a few days without them getting tired of it! It got better and better until it was gone, so I figured it was worth sharing. You let me know what you think!
Provided by onwingosfdragons
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the apples and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Rub the pork roast with salt and pepper, and place it on the layer of apples and onions in the slow cooker. Pour the applesauce over the roast, and dust the top with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Cook on High setting for 8 hours. Serve the roast topped with the sauce, apples, and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 145.2 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 44.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 203.6 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
SLOW-COOKER BEEF ROAST WITH ONIONS AND POTATOES
Onion and potatoes add Old-World flavor to a family favorite beef roast.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place onion. If beef roast comes in netting or is tied, remove netting or strings. Place beef on onion. Place potatoes and garlic around beef. In small bowl, mix 1 1/4 cups of the broth and the dry soup mix; pour over beef. (Refrigerate remaining broth.)
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
- Remove beef and vegetables from cooker; place on serving platter. Cover to keep warm.
- In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup broth and the flour; gradually stir into juices in cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened. Serve sauce over beef and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of meat. Chuck roast, rump roast, and brisket are all good options for slow cooker cooking. These cuts are tough, but the long, slow cooking time will break down the connective tissue and make them tender.
- Brown the meat before cooking. Browning the meat adds flavor and helps to keep it moist. You can brown the meat in a skillet over medium heat or in the slow cooker itself on the high setting.
- Add plenty of liquid. The liquid will help to keep the meat moist and flavorful. You can use water, broth, or even beer or wine. Just make sure that the liquid covers the meat at least halfway.
- Add vegetables and herbs. Vegetables and herbs will add flavor and nutrition to your slow cooker roast. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, potatoes, and thyme.
- Cook the roast on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The cooking time will depend on the size of the roast and the type of meat you are using. Check the meat with a meat thermometer to make sure that it has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker roasts are a great way to enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal with minimal effort. By following these tips, you can ensure that your slow cooker roast turns out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for an easy and flavorful meal, give slow cooker roast a try. You won't be disappointed!
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