Crockpot Basic Pot Roast
Description
This classic slow-cooker pot roast is the ultimate comfort food for cold evenings. Using a hearty chuck or rump roast, this dish relies on the magic of low-and-slow cooking to break down tough fibers into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. The beef is nestled among quartered potatoes, carrots, and onions, all simmered in a simple broth made from beef bouillon. As the flavors meld over several hours, the vegetables absorb the savory juices, creating a complete meal in one pot. It is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring minimal active time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want a warm, satisfying home-cooked dinner without the fuss of standing over the stove.Ingredients
Directions
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Pat the pot roast dry and season it generously on all sides with seasoned salt.
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Quarter 7 potatoes, pare and cut 7 carrots into 2-inch pieces, and peel and halve 5 medium onions.
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Place half of the prepared vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker liner.
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Place the seasoned meat on top of the vegetable bed.
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Add the remaining vegetables on top of and around the meat.
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Dissolve 3 beef bouillon cubes in 3/4 cup of hot water and pour the mixture evenly over the meat and vegetables.
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Place the liner into the slow cooker base and secure the lid.
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Cook on LOW for 10-12 hours or on HIGH for 6-7 hours, until the meat is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1354.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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