Classic Crock Pot Roast Recipes

I know it’s Spring and meal plans are calling for recipes like browned butter lemon pepper asparagus or savory pasta with bacon and greens, but I’m not there yet.

It’s early, but we have a very busy season ahead of us… birthday, hosting company, hosting family, end of school activities, one vacation, birthday, anniversary, more company, another birthday, a blogging trip, more company and then school starts.

Don’t get me wrong – I’m SO beyond thankful that we get to see so many more friends and family since we moved from California to Georgia. But when our personal schedule goes into overdrive, I tend to pull back in other areas, including dinner.

That’s why this classic slow cooker pot roast recipe keeps showing up on our weekly menu.

Besides the fact that pot roast tastes AMAZING, it’s so warm, comforting and it reminds me of the slow summers of childhood where my sole responsibilities were to make my bed and play in the sprinkler.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 chuck roast (3-4 lbs)

• 1 lb baby carrots (or carrots, cut to about 1" pieces)

• 1½ lbs potatoes (any variety, cut into about 1" pieces if necessary)

• 4 Tbsp homemade dry onion soup mix

• 1 batch homemade cream of mushroom soup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place half the potatoes and carrots on the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Next, place the chuck roast on top of the vegetables.
3. Place remaining vegetables on top and around the chuck roast.
4. Pour homemade dry onion soup mix and homemade cream of mushroom soup over the top.
5. Cover with a lid and cook on low for at least 8 hours, preferably 10.
6. Shred meat slightly with two forks, serve hot.

MAKE A CLASSIC POT ROAST AND MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER!

• Start with quality meat from a local source or try Zaycon Fresh or Butcher Box.

• Add vegetables, because you know, they’re good for you. (And taste AMAZING with this roast.)

• Don’t skip the flavors of homemade cream of mushroom soup and DIY dry onion soup mix. Both of which you can make yourself to save some money on the grocery bill and avoid any crazy additives.

• I use this slow cooker, it’s one of my favorite kitchen appliances. You can also make this recipe in a Instant Pot, find my Instant Pot conversion tips HERE.

• This would be a great meal to FREEZE the left overs! If you need a meal plan for Freezer Meals for your family, go here.

• Just dump and cook and dinner will be done. Even though a hearty meal like this is more of a “fall” recipe, I love it for summer when we want to kick it back a little and enjoy the day. Mama needs a summer break too!

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