This hearty pot roast is the ultimate comfort food for cold evenings and busy weeknights. A beef bottom round roast becomes incredibly tender as it simmers for hours alongside chunky potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and celery. The flavor profile is deeply savory and aromatic, thanks to a blend of dried thyme, beef consomme, and eight-vegetable juice. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, set-it-and-forget-it meal that delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Perfect for feeding a hungry family, this dish offers a warm, home-style satisfaction that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or simple green vegetables.
Crockpot Family Favorite Pot Roast (5 Pts
Description
This hearty pot roast is the ultimate comfort food for cold evenings and busy weeknights. A beef bottom round roast becomes incredibly tender as it simmers for hours alongside chunky potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and celery. The flavor profile is deeply savory and aromatic, thanks to a blend of dried thyme, beef consomme, and eight-vegetable juice. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, set-it-and-forget-it meal that delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Perfect for feeding a hungry family, this dish offers a warm, home-style satisfaction that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or simple green vegetables.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season the beef roast with salt, pepper, and thyme, then sear on all sides until browned.
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Remove the beef from the skillet and place it in the slow cooker.
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Arrange the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, celery, and onion around the beef in the slow cooker.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the condensed beef consomme and eight-vegetable juice.
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Pour the liquid mixture over the beef and vegetables.
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Add the undrained diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
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To thicken the gravy, mix the flour with a little cold water to make a slurry, then stir it into the cooking liquid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
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Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving with the vegetables and gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1620.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 121.0g187%
- Saturated Fat 22.7g114%
- Cholesterol 221.3mg74%
- Sodium 5196.0mg217%
- Total Carbohydrate 49.0g17%
- Dietary Fiber 8.5g34%
- Sugars 11.5g
- Protein 82.6g166%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
