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Tender Pot Roast (Crockpot Recipe)Prep 15 mins Add'l 8 hrs Total 8 hrs 15 mins This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Jump to Recipe This easy Crockpot Pot Roast recipe has been passed down in my family for years. It has (formerly) secret ingredients that make a flavorful and extra tender pot roast right in the slow cooker! Table of Contents
I am crazy excited to be sharing this epic pot roast recipe with all of you today. This recipe is one of my favorite family recipes that we make over and over and over again. I’m just going to come right out and say it: this is the best pot roast recipe! This crockpot pot roast (that’s a tongue twister isn’t it?) is our family Sunday dinner at least a couple of times a month. My Mom always tells stories about granny making a big gorgeous pot roast every single Sunday, without fail. I love carrying on that tradition of the Sunday roast, especially since it’s so easy to do with my slow cooker. All you have to do is quickly sear the meat, add the ingredients to your crockpot, turn it on, and walk away. Your home will smell amazing too! I’m excited to share this easy recipe for how I make an epic pot roast! I hope you love it as much as we do. Why I Love this RecipeHonestly, I wish I could give you a bite through the screen! This pot roast recipe is seriously to die for. Here are some of the reasons we love it:
What You’ll NeedThis slow cooker pot roast has evolved over the years and includes a few unique ingredients you wouldn’t expect in a pot roast recipe. We call them the “secret ingredients” because no one would ever guess what goes into our pot roast! Don’t worry, there’s nothing fancy in this dish! You probably already have most of these ingredients in your kitchen.
What is a Bottom Round Roast?A bottom round roast is a thick cut of beef taken from the rear leg muscle. Since the leg can weigh upwards of 30lbs, once that section of meat is removed it is cut into smaller pieces, called “roasts.” This is a lean cut of meat without much marbling, which makes it ideal for cooking in the crockpot. The low and slow cooking method tenderizes the meat while also preventing it from drying out. Can I Use Different Veggies?Of course! Vegetables enhance the flavor of the pot roast and the amazing beef gravy and you can definitely mix these up. There are a few vegetables that you can choose to add to your slow cooker with the pot roast:
How to Make Pot Roast in the Crockpot
Tips for SuccessThere are a few simple go-to rules when making a slow cooker pot roast that I always abide by.
Serving SuggestionsI personally like to serve my pot roast over mashed potatoes, or mashed cauliflower. However, if you prefer a one-pot dish, you can add a few diced potatoes directly to the crockpot when you add the other vegetables. Don’t forget to grab a big bag of soft rolls to soak up all that amazing brown gravy with! It’s my favorite part! How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
I hope you will give my family’s favorite dinner a try, I promise you are going to be seriously amazed by the flavor! Please leave a comment/review below letting me know how it turns out for you! And if you like this recipe, make sure and also check out my family’s recipe for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork!
Yield: serves 8 Crockpot Pot Roast RecipeThis easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast is an old family recipe with secret ingredients that combine to make a super flavorful & extra tender pot roast in the crockpot! Prep Time 15 minutes Additional Time 8 hours Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes Ingredients
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NotesThis recipe originally had instructions to also be made in the instant pot, however so many people were having burn issues that I removed those instructions. If you would still like to try it that way, try at your own risk! When I make it in the instant pot, I cook it on manual, High Pressure for 135 minutes and do a natural pressure release. Nutrition Information:Yield:8Serving Size:1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 487Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 855mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 48g CategoriesThis post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Related PostsWhat type of roast is best for crock pot?There are many different cuts that can be used for crockpot roast from bottom round, to rump roast, to shoulder roast to chuck roast, but for the best crockpot pot roast, use the boneless chuck roast.
What type of roast is the most tender?Tenderloin. The most tender roast of all—it's under the spine— with almost no fat or flavor. It's tapered in shape, the middle being the "center cut." The labor involved and waste produced in trimming and tying a tenderloin drives up the price.
What is the best cut of meat for a slow cooker?Choose the right cut: Chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks (think fatty and tougher meats) become meltingly tender with the moist, low heat of a slow cooker. Leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to dry out. Likewise, dark meat chicken — thighs, drumsticks, etc.
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