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    Home » By Ingredient » Beef » Best Damn Pot Roast Recipe- Slow Cooker

    Best Damn Pot Roast Recipe- Slow Cooker

    Posted on March 24, 2020 By Beth Neels

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    This is literally the best damn slow cooker pot roast recipe ever! An easy, delicious, economical meal for your family any night of the week!

    Pot roast in large serving bowl.

    Do you remember your mom or grandmom making a Sunday pot roast when you were a kid? I remember, you could smell it throughout the entire house and you couldn’t wait until dinner! This slow cooker pot roast is reminiscent of grandma’s, except, the crockpot gets to do the majority of the work, to get the meat nice and tender!

    You could actually braise this roast in the oven for about 2-5 hours, covered, until tender, if you don’t have the crockpot, depending on the size of your roast.

    What is pot roast?

    Pot roast is a larger, less tender cut of meat that is either braised, or slow cooked for hours, to make those cuts tender.
    According to James Beard, pot roasts came to the United States from many different countries in Europe. France, Germany, Hungary, Austria and Russia.

    What Beef to Use

    • shoulder roast
    • chuck roasts
    • brisket
    • round roasts

    What makes this the best damn pot roast ever?

    • It is super easy! 15 minutes preparation time is all you need!
    • The slow cooker does the rest of the work.
    • Tender, juicy and delicious.
    • Very economical dinner, at about $3.00 per serving, you can’t go wrong with a shoulder roast.
    Whole slow cooker pot roast in serving bowl.

    What you need

    • beef roast
    • carrot
    • celery
    • potatoes
    • garlic
    • oil
    • salt
    • pepper
    • thyme
    • rosemary
    ingredients for pot roast- thyme, rosemary, salt, potatoes, olive oil, potatoes, sage, celery and carrots.
    • onion
    • red wine
    • beef broth
    • garlic (not pictured)
    Onion, broth and wine on board.

    How to make slow cooker pot roast

    1. Dry off roast with paper towel thoroughly.
    2. Salt and pepper roast on both side liberally.
    3. Brown roast in heavy pan. Cast iron works the best for this.
    4. Flip roast and brown the other side.
    5. While roast is browning, rough chop vegetables.
    6. Add vegetables to slow cooker along with spices.
    7. Add roast on top of vegetables.
    8. De-glaze pan with red wine, scraping off browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add to slow cooker.
    9. Add stock to slow cooker
    Drying off roast. Salt and pepper added. Browning roast in pan. Roast flipped over. Cut up vegetables. Veges added to crockpot. Beef added to crockpot. Red wine deglazing pan. Roast covered with beef stock.

    Cook roast on low for 8 hours, or more until very tender. Some cuts benefit from cooling and refrigerating overnight. If your roast isn’t super tender, the next day, resume cooking roast on low until very tender. You really can’t overcook a pot roast.

    Serving of pot roast on white plate.

    Other Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes on Binky’s Culinary Carnival

    • Meaty pasta sauce
    • Venison neck roast
    • Butternut squash soup
    • Refried beans
    • Pulled pork
    Serving of pot roast on white plate topped with vegetables with toast points.

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    Serving of pot roast on white plate with serving bowl in background.

    Tools I use to make slow cooker pot roast

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    • crockpot
    • cast iron skillet
    • cutting board
    • chef’s knife
    pot roast dinner on oval plate.

    That’s how easy it is to make slow cooker pot roast. Thanks for stopping by today!

    Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

    Xoxo,

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    Best Damn Slow Cooker Pot Roast

    This is literally the best damn slow cooker pot roast recipe ever! An easy, delicious, economical meal for your family any night of the week!
    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours
    Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 456kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $12

    Ingredients

    • 2⅓ lb beef shoulder roast or chuck roast, round roast or brisket
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • olive oil
    • 2 carrots
    • 3 stalk celery
    • 4 potatoes
    • 1 clove garlic large
    • 1 cup red wine
    • 3 cup beef stock
    • 2 sprigs thyme, fresh can substitute dried
    • 3 sprigs rosemary can substitute dried

    Instructions

    • Dry roast thoroughly. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
    • Add oil to skillet. Brown roast over high heat, on both sides, until well browned, 3-4 minutes per side.
    • Cut vegetables into large chunks.
    • Line bottom of crockpot with vegetables. Place browned roast over top of vegetables.
    • Deglaze skillet with red wine, scraping bits off of the bottom of the pan.
    • Add wine and stock to crockpot with the meat.
    • Cook on low about 6 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
    • Slice roast. Serve with vegetables and sauce. *See notes.
    crockpot, 6 qt
    cast iron frying pan 8″
    cutting board, bamboo
    knife, chef’s knife
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    Notes

    *If you would like the sauce thickened, Mix up a cornstarch, or flour slurry with a few tablespoons of cornstarch, mixed with warm water. Add to sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until thick and bubbly.
    Leftover keep refrigerated for 3-4 days.
    For longer storage freeze in air tight container for 2-3 months.
    Best to let the beef rest on a cutting board for about 10 minutes before slicing.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 1581mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3422IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 10mg
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    Originally published 3/24/20

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    Comments

    1. Scarlet

      April 01, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      I love using my slow cooker and it is so good for making tender meat. Can’t wait to try this roast recipe.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        April 01, 2020 at 12:53 pm

        Thank you Scarlet! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Cathleen

      March 31, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      Okay, so I am definitely wanting to buy a slow cooker now!!
      I can’t find meat at the grocery store, but when I do I will try making this! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        March 31, 2020 at 4:33 pm

        I love my slow cookers! Yes, I have 3, lol! All different sizes!

        Reply
    3. Kelly Anthony

      March 31, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      I grew up eating pot roast every Sunday too. I can’t wait to make this for my family and create those same memories.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        March 31, 2020 at 4:32 pm

        It was a fun time! Thanks for checking it out Kelly!

        Reply
    4. Alison

      March 31, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      A great recipe for a classic dish. Perfect for Easter dinner!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        March 31, 2020 at 4:32 pm

        It would certainly be nice and easy for Easter! Thanks Alison!

        Reply
    5. Charla @ That Girl Cooks Healthy

      March 31, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      Pot roasts are build for slow cooking, you can literally turn the rough cuts of beef into a gourmet meal

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        March 31, 2020 at 4:31 pm

        That’s very true! Thanks for checking out the recipe Charla!

        Reply
    6. Haley D Williams

      March 31, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      I have been looking for new dinners to try! This one looks great! Love how juicy your pictures make it look too!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        March 31, 2020 at 3:33 pm

        This is a good one that’s really easy! Thanks Haley!

        Reply

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