Slow Cooker Pot Roast
My go-to dinner recipe: hands-off Slow Cooker Pot Roast! Total comfort food that is so easy to make in a crock pot.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 361kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds beef roast top round or chuck
- 2 packets zesty Italian dressing mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups cubed potatoes
- 2 cup baby carrots
- Parsley
Pot Roast Gravy:
- 1 1/2 cups beef drippings/liquid/broth
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
Instructions
- Put the roast in a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with a packet of zesty Italian dressing mix.
- Flip the roast over and sprinkle the other side with another packet of zesty Italian dressing mix.
- Pour one cup of beef broth into the slow cooker.
- Surround the roast with cubed potatoes and baby carrots.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Garnish with parsley.
Pot Roast Gravy:
- Pour the beef drippings/liquid into a saucepan.
- In a small bowl, mix together cold water and cornstarch until smooth.
- Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan.
- Bring the gravy to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly and boil for about 1 minute, until thickened.
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Notes
Remember slow cookers vary so your cooking time may vary. See blog post for additional tips and ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4435IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 6mg
