Looking for a simple yet comforting meal to warm up your home and satisfy your taste buds? Look no further than this easy pot roast recipe! Perfect for those busy weeknights or lazy Sundays, this dish requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor.
Why is this easy pot roast recipe perfect for a Sunday meal?
Sundays are called “slow cooker Sunday” in my house. Why? Because slow cooker meals are something I can simply toss in the slow cooker in the morning, go to my Sunday service, come back and bam! Dinner is done! I just put it in and forget about it! I’m all for a nice stressful day before heading back to work. So this easy pot roast is the PERFECT meal for a Sunday meal.
I also love using my Instant Pot as my slow cooker! It minimized the clutter and I get the most use out of my favorite kitchen gadget!
Easy Pot Roast Recipe (Slow Cooker)
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Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 pan to brown meat
- 1 tongs to turn meat
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep the meat
- Season all sides of the meat with adobo, pepper, and worcestershire sauce.
- In a pan, heat oil or melt the butter.
- Brown all sides of the meat. Each side will take about 3-4 minutes.
Making the Pot Roast
- While your meat is browning, dice all of your veggies.
- Place meat in the slow cooker.
- Deglaze the pan that the meat was browned in with 2 cups of water.
- Add beef bouillon, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, brown sugar and ketchup to the broth in the pan.
- Mix everything and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vegetables around the roast.
- Bring the broth and pour it over the meat and vegetables.
- Cook roast on slow cooker for 6 hours on high or 8 hours on low. (in my opinion, the longer the better the meat gets super tender)
Making the gravy
- After the roast is done cooking, take the about 2 cups of the broth out and place it in a sauce pan and bring it to the stove.
- Turn on the burner on the stove to a low.
- Make a slurry with 2 tbs spoons of corn starch and 1/4 cup of water.
- Once the slurry is well mixed, add it on to the broth.
- Mix well and let the broth thicken up to the consistency of a gravy.
Serve and enjoy
- Serve the tender slices of beef alongside the vegetables and drizzle with the rich gravy over creamy homemade mashed potatoes
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Notes
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs and spices.
- For making the gravy in the slow cooker, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it into the pot roast during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage.
There you have it – a simple yet sensational pot roast recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite just like it has for mine. Enjoy the hearty goodness and savor every bite of this comforting dish!
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