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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Tender Slow Cooker Pot Roast for Cozy Family Dinners

Enjoy a comforting Slow Cooker Pot Roast, perfect for family dinners with tender beef, sweet carrots, and hearty potatoes.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Beef Sirloin Roast Alternatives include chuck or tri-tip.
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Any cooking oil works well.
For the Flavor Base
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used if necessary.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon juice is a suitable substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Optional if unavailable.
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Use cream of celery for a non-mushroom version.
  • 1/2 packet Dry Onion Soup Mix Fresh onions and garlic can be alternatives.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Vegetable broth or water can be lighter options.
For the Veggies
  • 4 medium Carrots Any root vegetable can be substituted.
  • 4 medium Red Potatoes Yukon Gold or sweet potatoes are good alternatives.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • resealable plastic bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sear the Roast: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef sirloin roast for 3-5 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
  2. Prepare Broth Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cream of mushroom soup, half of the dry onion soup mix, and beef broth. Pour this mixture over the seared roast in the slow cooker.
  3. Prepare Vegetables: Peel and cut the carrots into 1-inch pieces, and quarter the red potatoes.
  4. Coat Vegetables: In a resealable plastic bag, add carrots and potatoes with the remaining half of the dry onion soup mix. Seal and shake to coat evenly.
  5. Combine in Slow Cooker: Add the coated vegetables around the roast in the slow cooker.
  6. Cook: Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours until the roast is fork-tender.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the roast and veggies from the slow cooker. Let the roast rest before slicing and serve with the broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Searing the roast locks in juices for flavor, and cooking on low for tender meat is recommended.

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