Slow Cooker Pot Roast
My go-to dinner recipe for Slow Cooker Pot Roast is total comfort food. This easy crock pot roast beef recipe includes potatoes and carrots.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 443kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound beef roast round or chuck
- (2) .6 oz packets zesty Italian dressing mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups cubed potatoes
- 2 cup baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional garnish
Pot Roast Gravy:
- 1 ½ cups beef drippings or beef bouillon/broth
- ¼ cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
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 (or use beef bouillon or broth) 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
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to four weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 934mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4484IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 5mg
