Easy Pot Roast Recipe ๐
Overview:
This Easy Pot Roast recipe is perfect for a hearty, wholesome meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrition. Ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this one-dish wonder will leave your family craving for more!
- Name: Easy Pot Roast
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Meat, Healthy, Weeknight, Roast, Oven, Easy
- Calories: 693.9 per serving
- Fat Content: 21g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 224.5mg
- Sodium Content: 1118.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 50.5g
- Fiber Content: 7g
- Sugar Content: 5g
- Protein Content: 77.5g
Ingredients:
- 3-4 carrots
- 4 potatoes
- 4 celery ribs
- 2 cups water
- 1 onion soup mix packet
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
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| 1 | Place the roast, potatoes, carrots, and celery in the slow cooker. | – |
| 2 | Sprinkle the onion soup mix over the ingredients. | – |
| 3 | Pour water into the slow cooker. | – |
| 4 | Cover the slow cooker with its lid. | – |
| 5 | Cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours, until the roast is tender and the vegetables are cooked. | 6-8 hours |
Directions:
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Begin by preparing your ingredients. Peel and chop the carrots, potatoes, and celery ribs into bite-sized pieces.
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Place the prepared vegetables in the slow cooker.
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Carefully place the roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
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Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the roast and vegetables.
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Pour the water into the slow cooker, ensuring it covers the vegetables and reaches halfway up the roast.
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Cover the slow cooker with its lid, ensuring it’s tightly secured to lock in all the flavors.
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Set the slow cooker to cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours. This slow cooking method ensures the meat becomes tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.
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Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the lid of the slow cooker.
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Serve the pot roast hot, with a ladleful of the delicious juices from the slow cooker poured over the meat and vegetables.
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Enjoy this comforting and satisfying meal with your loved ones!
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can season the roast with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs or spices before placing it in the slow cooker.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other vegetables like onions, mushrooms, or parsnips.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it into the juices in the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Simply reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop for a quick and convenient meal.
- Serve this pot roast with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice for a complete and satisfying dinner experience.
