Crock Pot Roast
I’m so excited to finally share this Crock Pot Roast recipe with you, because it’s insanely easy to make and utterly delicious. The great thing is you’ll have leftovers for a few days. This Crock Pot Roast is a true comfort dish, a classic family meal that everyone enjoys. The slow cooker is ideal for easy recipes that you can prep the night before and turn the pot on in the morning before you go to work. When you come home at night, not only will your house smell incredible, but you’ll have the most delicious meal ever.
What Is Pot Roast
Pot Roast is a method of cooking a cut of meat. This method involves taking a big cut of beef, brown it on all sides and slow cook it with broth and aromatics until fall apart tender. Pot roast is really a braise that cooks at a low temperature for a long period of time. This is why a slow cooker is perfect for making pot roast.
Best Beef Cut for Pot Roast
The best beef cut is a tougher cut that are lean with lots of connective tissues and very little fat. When pot roast is cooked properly, the collagen breaks down into gelatin, thus tenderizing the meat. Best cuts include chuck roast from the front portion of the animal. Brisket which is from the breast and is very lean. Also round which is from the rear leg.
How to Make Pot Roast
Season the meat generously with salt and pepper on all sides first. Do not add the meat to the slow cooker without browning it first. This creates a delicious crusty exterior. Make sure you brown your meat on all sides. Use a cast iron skillet for best results. Chop vegetables and add them to your slow cooker. I prefer Yukon Gold potatoes because of their butter texture. They also hold better in the slow cooker and don’t get all crumbly when cooked longer. You can also use Russet potatoes.
How Long Do You Cook a Crock Pot Roast
I prefer to cook my pot roast in the slow cooker on low for 10 hours. I find that makes the most tender meat. However, 8 hours on low should be good enough as well. You can cook it on high for 4 to 5 hours.
No Slow Cooker? No Problem!
If you don’t have a slow cooker, don’t fret. You can also make this delicious pot roast in your oven. I would use a large Dutch oven. Dutch ovens are great because you can sear your meat directly in it, and then transfer it to the oven. You’ll need to cook this at 350 F degrees for about 3 hours or until the meat shreds easily with two forks. You can also cook this pot roast in your Instant Pot. You will get the same results but in a lot less time. Use the Saute function to brown the meat first, then add the rest of the ingredients. Cook on Manual (high pressure) mode for 80 minutes.
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